Gachagua Rallies Kandara Crowd, Calls for Opposition Unity Ahead of 2027 Polls
Politics Updated: 06 May 2026 20:55 EAT
United Opposition Leader Rigathi Gachagua led the team during a public engagement rally in Kandara Town, Murang'a County
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua held a public rally in Kandara Constituency, Murang’a County, where he addressed residents on political accountability, opposition unity, and governance issues in a charged speech delivered partly in Kiswahili.
The meeting, held at Ng’araria Shopping Centre, attracted local residents and political supporters who turned up to hear his message as he continues his grassroots mobilisation tours across Central Kenya.
Opening his address, Gachagua switched to Kiswahili, telling the crowd: “Wacha niseme machache kwa Kiswahili. Watu wa Kandara…” before launching into a series of rhetorical questions aimed at the government.
He posed questions referencing alleged incidents of violence and governance failures, asking repeatedly, “Nani aliua watoto wa Gen Z?” and “Nani alisema vijana wapigwe risasi mguu?” without providing direct evidence in the speech.
The former Deputy President also raised concerns about education and economic conditions, questioning, “Nani ameharibu masomo ya mwezi wa sita?” in reference to disruptions he attributed to government policy failures.
He further accused unnamed authorities of economic mismanagement, citing sectors such as tea and dairy, asking, “Nani ameharibu mambo ya majani chai? Nani ameharibu mambo ya maziwa?”
Gachagua also alleged that property demolitions had targeted specific communities, asking, “Nani amebomoa nyumba ya Wakikuyu Nairobi?” and “Nani amebomoa manyumba ya Wakikuyu Githurai?”
In his remarks, he framed the political situation as one of exclusion, suggesting that certain communities were being unfairly targeted, though he did not provide supporting evidence during the rally.
He repeatedly engaged younger attendees, asking, “Gen Z mpo?” as the crowd responded enthusiastically to his calls and political chants.
At one point, he declared, “Riggy G ako kadi,” a phrase used to signal his continued political relevance and alignment with opposition mobilization efforts.
He further told the crowd, “Nyinyi Gen Z ndio dawa ya Kasongo,” a statement in which he positioned young voters as central to political change, referring to President William Ruto by the nickname “Kasongo.”
Gachagua also made claims regarding recent diplomatic activity, alleging that the Head of State had travelled to Tanzania and engaged in discussions he characterized as politically motivated, though these claims remain unverified.
He used the claim to argue that regional political strategies were being discussed abroad, urging vigilance among supporters regarding national sovereignty and leadership choices.
The speech then shifted toward opposition politics, where Gachagua referenced ongoing efforts to build a united front against the government in the next general election.
He named several political figures aligned with the opposition, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua, and George Natembeya, suggesting coordination among them.
According to him, opposition leaders have agreed in principle to work toward presenting a single presidential candidate to challenge the incumbent in 2027.
He stated that unity within opposition ranks was essential, warning that internal divisions could weaken their political strength ahead of the elections.
Gachagua also cautioned opposition principals to remain alert, alleging that infiltration attempts were being made within political parties to destabilize unity efforts.
He claimed that some leaders appearing in media interviews were allegedly being used to create divisions within the opposition, though he did not provide evidence for the assertion.
The former Deputy President insisted that only coordinated leadership could deliver change, reiterating that fragmented opposition politics would be ineffective.
He concluded his address by urging supporters to remain politically active and register as voters ahead of the next election cycle.
Gachagua ended his rally with chants and slogans encouraging unity and mobilisation, saying the opposition must “stand together” to achieve political change in the country.
The Kandara rally forms part of his ongoing outreach efforts across Murang’a County, where he continues to position himself as a key mobiliser within the emerging opposition political structure.
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