Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has asked President William Ruto to engage him directly if he intends to reach Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Speaking during a church service at Calvary Christian Tabernacle Church in Mutituni, Machakos County, Gachagua said he had been entrusted with the role of spokesperson for the Gikuyu, Embu, Meru (GEMA) and Akamba communities.
“You keep sending people to look for Kalonzo. Please, if you want Kalonzo, talk to me,” Gachagua declared.
GEMA and Kamba Unity
According to Gachagua, leaders from both communities had resolved to plan their political future together.
“We are one family. Mt Kenya and Kambas have lost a lot by not sitting together to plan. But God’s timing is best. The time has come for the family to sit together—we are cousins,” he said.
He accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of exploiting the Kamba community for over 15 years and warned President Ruto against “interfering with family matters.”
“Kalonzo and my cousins from the Kamba nation have been misused by Raila for 15 years. But now we are wiser. Raila, sorry, the family is back together. And to Ruto, please keep off family matters,” he added.
Claims of Mistreatment by Kenya Kwanza
The former Deputy President further alleged that the Kenya Kwanza administration had sidelined both him and the Mt Kenya region.
“Raila has misused Kalonzo for 15 years. Kenya Kwanza has misused me and Mt Kenya people badly. So those who misused others are now together, and those who were misused are also united. Ruto, please respect the community,” Gachagua stated.
Personal Reflection in Machakos
Gachagua also reminisced about his past in the county, recalling how he once worked as an untrained teacher at Kwanthanze in 1984, earning Sh1,230 a month while waiting to join university.
