[Opinion] Rigathi Gachagua Set to Lead Opposition Tour of Western Kenya: “Mashemeji Twaja”

Why Western remains the 2027 political battleground

The opposition brigade yesterday stormed Western, which is regarded as ODM leader Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Ford-K leader Moses Wetang’ula’s base, and urged locals to lock out President William Ruto from the region. The opposition led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua showed keenness in diminishing Raila, Ruto, Musalia and Wetang’ula […]

MATIANG’I leads ‘wantam’ chants alongside GACHAGUA during rally in MUDAVADI’s backyard - RUTO should be worried

Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, joined opposition leaders, including former Deputy President and DCP leader, Rigathi Gachagua, on a political tour of Western Kenya on Thursday, July 3rd. Their first stop was Luanda, Vihiga County - home of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi - where they addressed a massive crowd. Matiang’i, widely seen as a potential compromise opposition candidate for the 20…

U-Turn, Simba Arati praises Rigathi Gachagua on 'Wantam' stance.

On July 2, 2025, Kisii Governor Simba Arati caused a lot of talk online and in politics after he changed his opinion about former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He praised Gachagua for being brave and opposing President William Ruto, just one day after he had criticised him. Arati made these comments during a speech in […] Source

Rigathi Gachagua set to lead opposition tour of Western Kenya: “Mashemeji twaja”

Opposition leaders kick off a two-day Western Kenya tour to unite the region and rally support ahead of the 2027 election, starting today in Vihiga.