Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to rally at least four million votes from his strongholds in order to strengthen his chances in the 2027 presidential race.
Gachagua pledged that the Mt Kenya region could deliver 10 million votes to Musyoka, bringing the total to 14 million.
Speaking in Mbooni, Makueni County, during a funeral on Wednesday, Gachagua emphasized that a political alliance between Ukambani and Mt Kenya would be a formidable force in the upcoming election.
“We’ve done the math. To win the presidency, you need 50 plus one.
The people of Ukambani must work towards increasing votes in areas like Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Taita Taveta, and beyond to between 3.5 and 4 million,” Gachagua stated.
“Once you reach that number, look to us. In our region, we aim for 10 million votes. If you want us to form a government together, ensure the youth register to vote.”
Gachagua reiterated that the Mt Kenya region traditionally aligns with the winning team and promised that they would back Musyoka if their votes are secured.
“We always work with the winning team, and if we partner with you, you will win.
You now have new partners who are straightforward.
We wanted to work with Ruto, but he showed disrespect,” Gachagua remarked.
He also acknowledged the political debt Mt Kenya owes Kalonzo Musyoka for his role in stabilizing President Mwai Kibaki’s government in 2007.
“The only debt we have is to Kalonzo and the people of Ukambani,” Gachagua declared.
Demonstrating the growing alliance between the two leaders, Gachagua revealed that they are already in talks with Kalonzo and other leaders, such as Eugene Wamalwa, to form a strong political force ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We are speaking with Kalonzo and other leaders from Maasailand and other regions to build a united force for the sake of our economy,” Gachagua stated.
“We want to put an end to the culture of lies in this country.”
The former DP also made it clear that Mt Kenya owes no further political debt to President William Ruto following his ouster as deputy president.
“We are responsible people who pay our debts. We owed Ruto, but we have paid it off and no longer owe him anything,” Gachagua said.
“We had planned to support him for two terms, but after the first term, he became disrespectful, and that ended the arrangement.”
Gachagua also criticized government leaders who have insulted Kalonzo, saying it was unfair to attack a leader with significant national support.
“It’s wrong for some politicians to abuse Kalonzo, who has a lot of backing across the country,” he said.
Additionally, Gachagua appealed to the government to halt demolitions targeting poor communities in Nairobi, describing the actions as inhumane, particularly during the Christmas season.
“These demolitions are not part of the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. Let’s stop destroying homes and leaving women and children homeless at this time of year,” he urged.
However, in a statement released on Tuesday, the government distanced itself from the demolitions, clarifying that the issue stemmed from a long-standing land ownership dispute.
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