DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua greets Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe when he attended a church service at PCEA Rev Samuel Marima Memorial Church in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Photo/Rigathi Gachagua/Facebook
By Newsflash Writer
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has asked Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua to receive him as a “prodigal son” and forgive him for voting for his impeachment in October 2024.
Kagombe, who announced last week that he was ditching the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), joined other leaders in welcoming Gachagua to PCEA Rev Samuel Marima Memorial Church in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
During an introduction session for political leaders present, Kagombe openly pleaded with Gachagua to forgive him, saying he had learnt from his political experience in the UDA camp.
“I was Saul, but now I have seen the light in Damascus; I reformed and became Paul,” Kagombe said.
He invoked the biblical story of the prodigal son to explain his return to Gachagua’s political camp.
“If you read the book of Luke 15: 11 and the entire chapter, there is the story of the prodigal son. When he suffered, he returned to his father and confessed. I have experienced all the challenges on the other faction [UDA]. I have come to ask for your forgiveness,” he said.
Kagombe seeks forgiveness
Kagombe asked Gachagua not to punish him for his previous political decisions, saying he had now changed his position and was ready to work with the former Deputy President.
“I request you to receive me and don’t victimise me. Please have mercy on me. That person [Ruto] really lied to us. I know you know because he also lied to you. He lied to over seven million people. I am just a small person. He even lied to Gatundu people,” he said.
Gachagua was removed from office following a politically charged impeachment process in which the National Assembly and the Senate accused him of, among other allegations, violating the Constitution and promoting divisive politics.
The Senate subsequently upheld his impeachment on October 17, 2024.
Read more: Kagombe to release series of Ruto ‘lies’ to Kenyans
Kagombe was among the lawmakers who supported the impeachment motion against Gachagua.
The Gatundu South MP said he had now recognised his mistake and was seeking a fresh start under Gachagua’s leadership.
“Because I saw the light, please accept me, our leader. I humble myself. Accept me, I am now back home,” Kagombe said.
He further assured Gachagua that his decision was final and that he would remain committed to the new political camp.
“You are our leader, and we are not changing our position. I am not retreating,” said Kagombe.
About the Author
