Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua used his appearance on the Kiririmbi Show with Inooro TV on the night of November 1, 2026, to make striking personal disclosures about his time in the United States and ownership of property there, while leveling fresh accusations against President William Ruto and allies. Kenyans
During the interview, Gachagua confirmed that he owns a home in Dallas, Texas—often associated with “Wamunyoro Texas,” echoing his rural base in Nyeri. He described it as his “home away from home” and stated that he would relocate there with his family if Ruto secures a second term in the 2027 elections, particularly if the Mount Kenya region remains divided. Kenyans
“Ruto will try to use our people to split the region, and if I see that happening, I know that Ruto will be re-elected. And if he is re-elected, we will be in trouble, but I won’t be here. I will be in America. I have a house there,” he said. He added that he would “board a plane and go to the U.S.” under those circumstances, framing the move as a response to potential political pressure rather than preference. Tuko
These remarks followed Gachagua’s roughly 50-day U.S. tour that began in late August 2026. During the trip he held meetings with Kenyan diaspora communities in states including Texas, Massachusetts, and others, and later confirmed ownership of the Texas property after photos circulated showing “I Love Wamunyoro” and “Karibu Wamunyoro, Texas” signage. He returned to Kenya quietly around October 20 and has since been involved in opposition consultations. Tuko
The same evening and in related remarks that day (including at a PCEA Kamangu church service in Kikuyu, Kiambu), Gachagua accused Ruto and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah of intimidating the Kikuyu community, harming local businesses so that people were “living like refugees in our own country,” and extending political interference into churches. He claimed church leaders had been pressured over welcoming him and vowed that such practices would end after the 2027 polls. He also questioned the financing of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway, alleging that Sh30 billion in NSSF pension funds had been committed and threatening legal action against contractors and trustees. Nairobiwire
Gachagua, who was impeached as Deputy President in 2024 and has since focused on building the DCP and broader opposition coordination ahead of 2027, has repeatedly stressed the need for Mount Kenya unity to defeat Ruto. His statements come amid ongoing talks with figures such as Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna, alongside reported tensions within the opposition over the presidential ticket and strategy. The-star
The disclosures highlight both Gachagua’s personal stake in the political contest and the intensity of the pre-2027 manoeuvring. His claims about government actions, project financing, and church interference remain allegations that have not been independently verified in the reporting. As opposition consultations continue, the former Deputy President’s willingness to publicly discuss a U.S. fallback option underscores the high stakes he attaches to regional unity and the next election.
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