Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued to hold meetings with key political figures as he gears up to unveil his party next month.
A day after meeting opposition leaders, Gachagua met former Cabinet Secretaries Mithika Linturi and Justin Muturi.
On Tuesday, Gachagua met former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred
Matiang'i in a meeting that was also attended by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka,
Martha Karua (PLP), Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K), Mukhisa Kituyi, Linturi and Muturi.
After Wednesday’s meeting, Gachagua posted pictures of the trio
on X and quoted renowned author Chinua Achebe:
“When we gather together in the moonlit
village ground, it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own
compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so.”
Reacting to the meeting, Former CS Muturi
confirmed that their mission is one.
“Like rivers that converge to
swell the tide, today we consulted with H.E. Rigathi Gachagua and Hon. Mithika
Linturi, three voices, one mission: to steady the boat and chart a wiser course
for our people. When the winds shift, the wise don’t drift, they consult,” he
said.
According to Gachagua’s close allies, the
new party will reveal its name, slogan, and colours during the initial
unveiling in mid-May, followed by a grand political jamboree later in the
month.
Gatanga MP Edward Muriu is reported to have confirmed the
timeline.
“We are going to unveil the new party on May 15. This will be
followed by an official launch on May 29.”
Tuesday’s meeting was Matiang'i's first-ever public appearance
with Gachagua's camp, ending speculations about his political allegiance ahead
of 2027.
The high-stakes meeting in Nairobi is part of a series of
high-profile engagements organised by the opposition as part of early efforts
to build a national movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Following his quiet return to the country from the United
States, it was unclear whether Matiang'i would have been present.
Over the past week, he has held closed-door meetings with key
regional and national leaders, with insiders suggesting he prefers private
engagements over public appearances.
Matiang’i, who returned to the country recently, has yet to
comment on his rumoured 2027 presidential ambitions.
