Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed concerns about his political standing, asserting himself as the current and future political force in Kenya, contrasting himself with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

• Gachagua described Uhuru Kenyatta as "the past," positioning himself as "the present and the future."
• The remarks were made during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025.
• Gachagua is the leader of the DCP party.