Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's government of shortchanging Rift Valley residents on development projects, urging them to support the opposition in the upcoming election. Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), plans to tour several counties to consolidate support and shed his image as a Mt Kenya ethnic leader.

• Rigathi Gachagua claims Rift Valley residents have not received their fair share of development despite voting overwhelmingly for President Ruto in 2022.
• Gachagua announced plans to tour Kisii, Nyamira, Narok, Nakuru, Bomet, Nandi, and Kericho counties to market his DCP party.
• He ruled out mending fences with President Ruto after his impeachment in October 2024 and aims to lead the opposition to victory in the next general election.
• Gachagua highlighted issues like collapsing businesses due to over-taxation, unfulfilled promises for Mau Forest evictees, and a lack of infrastructure projects in the Rift Valley.
• He urged Rift Valley voters not to put all their "eggs in one basket" in 2027, advocating for electing leaders from different political parties as a safety net.