- Rigathi Gachagua arrives in Seattle for a two-month visit across five major US cities.
- Welcomed by excited Kenyans waving flags and singing his name.
- Says he wants to listen, engage and speak about Kenya’s future with the diaspora.
- The tour is seen as a calculated move toward a potential 2027 presidential run.
- Expected to meet investors and policy voices aligned with his political mission.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua received a rousing welcome as he landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Thursday night. With his wife, Pastor Dorca, by his side, the two were greeted by cheering Kenyans, singing and waving flags as they shouted “Riggy G!” through the terminal.
Gachagua, smiling and waving to the crowd, shared the moment on social media. “The love shown by our people is overwhelming,” he posted. “This visit is about dialogue and reconnecting with Kenyans in the diaspora.”
The ex-DP, now party leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), will spend the next two months travelling across key cities, Seattle, Dallas, Boston, Baltimore, and parts of California. His plan includes town hall meetings, direct engagements with the Kenyan community abroad, and political forums focused on national issues.
Though he hasn’t officially launched his 2027 presidential campaign, many see this tour as the groundwork for a serious comeback.
Gachagua has made it clear that he wants to prevent President William Ruto from securing a second term. His US visit is being viewed as a smart move to gain early traction, especially by courting diaspora votes and international backers.
Insiders say his team is lining up meetings with influential investors and political contacts in the US, individuals who are reportedly “interested in shaping a new chapter for Kenya.”
Before flying out, Gachagua was seen off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by close allies, including Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Laikipia Woman Rep Jane Njeri Maina, and ex-Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala. Their presence reinforced that Gachagua still holds strong political support, particularly in Mt. Kenya and parts of Western Kenya.
While Gachagua may be out of office, he is not out of the political picture. His US trip is more than just a visit; it’s a calculated move to build influence, reconnect with Kenyans abroad, and prepare for a new political chapter.
