Gachagua declares 2027 presidential bid, vows to challenge Ruto

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has once again declared that he will be on the ballot in next year’s general election, in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes contest against President William Ruto. Speaking in Kajiado County, Gachagua struck a defiant tone, vowing to turn Ruto into a one-term president. His allies echoed the sentiment, insisting that within the united opposition, Gachagua remains the only contender with the political weight and grassroots reach to unseat the head of state. The remarks add fresh heat to the early election atmosphere as political alliances continue to take shape ahead of a highly contested race.