Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has expressed confidence that his party will form Kenya’s next government in the 2027 General Election, urging Kenyans in the diaspora to join what he described as a “long-term political journey.”
Speaking during an engagement with Kenyans living in Swindon, United Kingdom, on the night of May 22, 2026, Gachagua framed his message around trust, accountability, and political continuity beyond elections.
“God willing, all factors being constant, DCP will form the next government on August 10, 2027,” he said, projecting optimism about the party’s electoral prospects as political mobilization begins to take shape ahead of the polls.
He directly appealed to Kenyans abroad to support the party, acknowledging their historical skepticism toward political promises made during campaign seasons.
“I have come to request you to be part of that journey. We want to walk together in this journey, not just up to elections but beyond,” he said.
“I am aware that people in the diaspora have been given a lot of promises before… you participate in helping a government come to power, and once the people assume power, you don’t see them again.”
Gachagua urged the diaspora community to give him the benefit of doubt, insisting that his leadership approach would be different from past administrations accused of neglecting overseas Kenyans after elections.
“I know you have that concern, but I want to ask you to give me the benefit of doubt,” he added.
Gachagua also portrayed himself as uniquely honest among Kenya’s political class.
“In Kenya, there is only one honest and truthful man, and he is here. Truth is part of my DNA,” he said, positioning integrity as a central pillar of his political identity.
The former Deputy President also reflected on his time in government, saying his experience had shaped his leadership outlook and resilience.
“I had power; I lost it. I am here, and I can get power again. Power cannot corrupt my morals. It cannot make me change,” he stated, signaling determination to remain politically active despite past setbacks.
The remarks come as Kenyan politics continues to realign ahead of 2027, with emerging parties and coalitions intensifying outreach both locally and among diaspora communities seen as increasingly influential in political discourse and campaign financing.