Kenya: I Can Be Sifuna's Running Mate If He Has Numbers to Beat Ruto

Kenya: I Can Be Sifuna's Running Mate If He Has Numbers to Beat Ruto

Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically widened the field of possible opposition alliances for the 2027 presidential election, saying he would be ready to run as Edwin Sifuna's deputy if the Nairobi senator emerges as the candidate best placed to defeat President William Ruto.

Former Deputy President RIGATHI GACHAGUA open to deputizing SIFUNA in 2027 presidential race against RUTO

Sunday, September 06, 2026 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has signaled his willingness to serve as running mate to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Sunday, September 6, in Washington, USA, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader said the united opposition is open to different leadership combinations ahead of next year’s polls. “There is no problem; even I, Riggy G, can deputize Sifuna. Is t…

Gachagua: I can be Sifuna’s running mate if he has numbers to beat Ruto

Gachagua said personal ambitions should not stand in the way of forming a winning alliance.

Gachagua Open To Running As Sifuna’s Running Mate In 2027

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced his willingness to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency in the 2027 General Election, even offering to serve as his running mate if the opposition selects him. Speaking during an engagement with the Kenyan diaspora in Spokane, Washington, on Sunday, September 6, 2026, […] The post Gachagua Open To Running As Sifuna’s Running Mate In 2027 appeared first on Gh…

No problem deputising Sifuna, or him deputising me, Gachagua says

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he is ready to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions. He told a Kenyan diaspora gathering in Spokane, Washington, that age should not be used to lock young leaders out of the country’s top seat. Gachagua, who is on an extended diaspora tour of the United States, said [...]

Rigathi Gachagua says he is ready to deputise Edwin Sifuna if he is named presidential candidate: "Mtapenda"

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua backed Senator Edwin Sifuna as a serious contender for the 2027 presidency, dismissing concerns over his youthful age.