Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he could relocate to the United States if President William Ruto secures a second term in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an interview with Inooro TV on Sunday, November 1, Gachagua cautioned that he and other leaders opposed to the current administration could face difficulties if Ruto wins a second term, revealing that he would consider moving to America.
The former Deputy President disclosed that he owns a house in the US and would leave the country immediately if Ruto is re-elected.
"Ruto will try to use our people to split the region, and if I see that happening, I know that Ruto will be re-elected. And if he is re-elected, we will be in trouble, but I won't be here. I will be in America. I have a house there," Gachagua stated.
Gachagua said his political strategy hinges on opposition unity, particularly among leaders and residents from the Mount Kenya region, arguing that a united front would give them a better chance of defeating the Head of State.
He warned that divisions within the region could work in Ruto's favour and guarantee him another term in office.
"We cannot allow the Mt Kenya Region to be divided. I know we will defeat Ruto if we unite as the region, but if we don't, Ruto will be re-elected, and if that happens, I will board a plane and go to the U.S. I have a home there," he added.
His remarks come days after he returned to Kenya following several weeks in the United States, where he reportedly engaged Kenyans living abroad in a campaign to rally support for himself and the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Unlike his previous arrival, which attracted a large crowd of supporters and descended into chaos, Gachagua's latest return was relatively low-key.
During his stay in America, the DCP leader posted pictures of a residence he had visited, including one showing his trademark "I Love Wamunyoro" inscription erected at the property. The images sparked speculation about whether the house belonged to him.
Gachagua later confirmed that he owned the property in Dallas, Texas, sharing a photograph on his social media accounts with the caption "home away from home".
The property had also attracted attention during his August 2025 visit to Dallas, when Kenyans in the diaspora welcomed him with a "Karibu Wamunyoro, Texas" sign at a residence where he and his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, were hosted. Reports at the time indicated that his hosts had designed the sign as a replica of the one at his Wamunyoro residence.
Opposition Divisions Emerge
Gachagua's latest remarks come against the backdrop of growing claims of divisions within the opposition, with some coalition principals accusing him of arrogance and undermining efforts to build a united political front.
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i, during an interview on Sunday, accused the former Deputy President of contributing to divisions within the opposition through his conduct and attempts to portray political leaders as tribal representatives.
Matiang'i maintained that Kenya's leadership and political future should not be determined through ethnic divisions.
"That pride and arrogance is what is going to split the opposition and make it difficult for the opposition to come together. We must have everyone on board," Matiang'i stated.
Tensions have also reportedly emerged between Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Linda Mwananchi Movement leader Edwin Sifuna.
The alleged fallout followed an incident during the launch of the LMM headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, October 30, when Kalonzo was booed by a section of supporters associated with Sifuna.
Meanwhile, President Ruto is reportedly making efforts to persuade Kalonzo to join the government, with some leaders allied to the administration urging the Wiper leader to align himself with those who recognise and appreciate his political standing.
Despite the reported disagreements and competing political interests, opposition leaders have continued to maintain that they share a common objective of defeating Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
