Why Gachagua risks arrest upon return from the US
The former DP intends to cut short his US trip to help in campaigning for his DCP party in the upcoming by-elections...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is cutting short his US trip and is set to return to Kenya next Thursday, 12 days earlier than planned. He has been engaging in rigorous political activities with Kenyans living in the United States for over a month.
- Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), is returning to focus on campaigning for DCP candidates in upcoming parliamentary races.
- The DCP will be fielding aspirants in Banisa, Magharini, Malava, and Mbeere North.
- The trip was originally planned for two months but has been shortened to one month and twelve days.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to Return from US Early Amidst Opposition Divisions - August 2025
Former Deputy President and DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is expected to return to Kenya next Thursday after a visit to the United States. He is reportedly cutting short his two-month trip by 12 days to campaign for his party's parliamentary aspirants in upcoming elections. Gachagua has been in the United States for over a month, engaging in rigorous political activities with Kenyans living there. His return occurs as his 'united opposition' faces significant internal divisions and challenges in maintaining a cohesive front against President William Ruto. The opposition's momentum from previous rallies has subsided, replaced by less impactful press briefings. Mr. Gachagua is also reportedly returning amid claims he risks arrest upon arrival.
