Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka arrives at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wamunyoro’s residence on 4 May, 2025. Photo/ Rigathi Gachagua/X
By Newsflash Writer
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is hosting a high-level gathering of opposition political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri on Sunday, 4 May 2025, as momentum is continuing to build around his anticipated political comeback.
The meeting, which is unfolding as a church service attended by hundreds of Mathira residents, is doubling as a strategic event aimed at galvanizing support and fostering alliances ahead of the launch of his new political outfit.
Among the leaders gracing the event are Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, and PLP leader Martha Karua. Also present is former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, further underscoring the political weight the meeting is carrying. The four are being received with thunderous cheers by the crowd, signaling both excitement and curiosity among locals about the political direction Gachagua is currently charting.
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The gathering is unfolding in a celebratory yet politically charged atmosphere, with speculation growing that it is part of the final preparations before Gachagua formally unveils his new party, expected to be called the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
Sources close to the former Deputy President have told Newsflash that the event is not just a social affair, but a carefully orchestrated move to consolidate key opposition figures who are likely to play a central role in the new political vehicle.
Forging alliances
As the leaders continue to engage with the crowd and with one another, Gachagua is using the opportunity to send a strong message of unity and national purpose. Addressing the crowd, he is extending warm words to each of his guests, emphasizing solidarity and shared aspirations for the country.
“Welcome to our Wamunyoro residence, my sister, Hon Martha Wangari Karua. We forge ahead for a great Kenya together,” Gachagua welcomed Karua.
Turning to Kalonzo and Wamalwa, he said: “Our resolve for a better Kenya remains unparalleled. My Wamunyoro residence is your home H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka and my brother Hon. Eugene Wamalwa.”
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The statements are resonating deeply with the crowd, who are continuing to chant pro-Gachagua slogans and express approval of the emerging coalition. Observers are interpreting this show of unity as a clear indication that Gachagua is not simply returning to politics, but is actively positioning himself as a unifying figure in the fragmented opposition landscape.
Political insiders are noting that this weekend meeting is following a series of behind-the-scenes consultations that Gachagua has been holding over recent weeks.
His decision to re-emerge with backing from respected opposition leaders is being seen as a bold strategic move that could reshape Kenya’s political dynamics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
