In a stunning political about-turn, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly declared that removing President William Ruto from power in 2027 is the opposition’s top priority. Speaking during the fiery Tseikuru Declaration hosted by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at his rural home in Kitui County, Gachagua stunned the crowd with a passionate address that painted Ruto as a failed leader and a danger to the country’s future.
“Haki ya Mungu, hii uchaguzi ingekuwa kesho!” Gachagua roared to the charged crowd. “Removing Ruto is not just politics — it is our number one agenda. It is the only way to save this country from the economic despair and broken promises.” The man who once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Ruto during their 2022 campaign has now turned into his most vocal critic, accusing him of betraying Kenyans, abandoning Mt. Kenya, and weaponizing state power to silence dissent.
During his bold remarks, Gachagua revealed that he has begun holding unity talks with other opposition figures, and hinted at the emergence of a powerful anti-Ruto alliance ahead of the 2027 general election. According to him, the opposition’s focus is not on scattered policies or policy documents, but on one urgent goal: unseating the president. “He keeps shouting that we have no agenda. We do have an agenda — and that agenda is to send him home,” he declared, in a direct jab at Ruto’s repeated claims that the opposition is directionless.
Flanked by Kalonzo Musyoka and a host of opposition leaders, Gachagua emphasized the need for the opposition to unite behind a single presidential candidate, framing the 2027 race as a national rescue mission. Kalonzo praised the declaration as a turning point in the fight for justice, fairness, and restoration of national values, telling the crowd that the spirit of Tseikuru would carry the country into a new era.
Gachagua’s fiery declaration has not only shocked political observers but also rattled the Kenya Kwanza alliance, especially in the Mt. Kenya region where Gachagua still wields significant influence. Analysts say that a coalition between Kalonzo and Gachagua could deliver a devastating blow to Ruto’s re-election ambitions, particularly if they manage to sway both Central and Eastern Kenya voters. Sources close to the UDA leadership say there is growing unease within the ruling coalition, with some leaders reportedly sympathizing with Gachagua’s frustrations — especially on issues of regional neglect and broken campaign promises.
The Tseikuru Declaration, initially dismissed as just another political event, now appears to mark the beginning of an all-out war to end Ruto’s presidency after just one term. Whether this new opposition axis holds will depend on whether egos can be tamed and alliances maintained. But one thing is clear: Rigathi Gachagua has returned to the political battlefield with a vengeance — and this time, his target is the man he once called his brother.
Filed by: Erastus Maleve – Channel 15 News
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