Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is once again at the center of Kenya’s political gossip mill, and this time, the conversation has taken a sharp turn toward security and influence. The streets are buzzing, online debates are fiery, and everyone wants to know just how far Gachagua’s reach goes.
Political analyst Charles Owino has weighed in, noting that it is in the interest of President William Ruto that opposition members are given reasonable security and are taken care of, highlighting Gachagua’s central role in this delicate balance. More on this explosive discussion can be followed here
Adding fuel to the fire, Gachagua’s ally Hon Kanini Kega, who also serves as an EALA MP, has taken to social media hinting that the opposition is under close watch and that Gachagua’s influence is not to be underestimated .
Observers say that while ODM reels from the passing of the late Raila Odinga, Gachagua is quietly positioning himself as a man who can influence events across the political divide. His involvement in matters of opposition security is being seen as both strategic and symbolic—a signal that he can sway both loyalty and fear.
Even street conversations in matatus and cyber cafés suggest that no politician dares underestimate Gachagua. From rallies in Kitengela to whispered discussions in Nairobi’s political corridors, his fingerprints are everywhere. Analysts warn that this is a calculated move, one that could shape alliances ahead of 2027.
The former Deputy President is proving that he is not just another political figure; he is a power broker whose influence stretches far beyond ordinary party politics. The question now is how President William Ruto will navigate this intricate web of control, loyalty, and strategy.