- UDA says Rigathi Gachagua stopped being a member after his impeachment.
- The party dismissed his public resignation as drama for attention.
- Gachagua was replaced by DP Kithure Kindiki back in January 2025.
- UDA insists party resignations must go through the ORPP, not media.
- Gachagua slammed the Kenya Kwanza government for broken promises.
Just hours after Rigathi Gachagua publicly announced his resignation from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party responded, brushing off the move as “mere theatrics.”
UDA maintained that Gachagua was already out of the party the moment he was removed as Deputy Party Leader, a position he lost following his impeachment.
Party Says Resignation Was Too Late
In an official statement, the ruling party said the former Deputy President’s membership had been revoked earlier, making his new declaration pointless. The party noted that such resignations should be formally written to the Registrar of Political Parties — not aired on camera.
They revealed that Gachagua’s ouster was communicated to the ORPP in a January 2025 letter, following a November 2024 NEC resolution.
Gachagua Slams Kenya Kwanza’s Broken Promises
In his exit letter, Gachagua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of betraying its supporters. He said the government had failed on its main economic goals, calling the five pillars “crime hubs” that had delivered nothing to the people.
He also claimed that efforts in agriculture, housing, and healthcare had collapsed, blaming poor leadership and a loss of direction.
Party Stands Firm on Leadership Shake-Up
According to UDA, the leadership changes were made months ago and Gachagua’s dramatic statement doesn’t change anything. The party maintains he had already lost his place in both leadership and membership.
UDA insists its focus remains on the future, downplaying Gachagua’s claims and exit as political noise.
