Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly declared his intention to defend his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, against political attacks from the Mt Kenya region.

• Gachagua instructed his supporters to cease political attacks on Prof. Kindiki, directing political "missiles" towards President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen instead.
• This marks a significant shift from Gachagua's previous criticisms of Prof. Kindiki.
• The move is seen by some analysts as both a calculated effort to unify the Mt Kenya vote for the 2027 General Election and a pragmatic attempt to protect the region's collective political interests.

The Jubilee Party has strongly condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent appeal for tourists and investors to boycott Kenya.

• Jubilee argues that discouraging travel and investment would negatively impact the millions who rely on the tourism sector and harm the national economy.
• Key figures involved include Jubilee Party leaders Fred Matiangi and Jeremiah Kioni, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• Gachagua made his remarks on Sunday, July 20, urging visitors and investors to postpone their plans until after the next General Election, citing concerns over the country's political situation.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will travel to the United States next month. Before his departure, he plans to hold several rallies across Kenya, with a focus on expanding his political support base.

• Gachagua will visit Embu, Meru, Kiambaa, and Laikipia for rallies next week.
• This trip to the United States will be his second, following a more than 40-day visit in July 2025.
• He plans to visit Mombasa and the Western region after his return to further consolidate support for the DCP Party.