Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at a possible alliance with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a funeral service in Mbooni, Makueni County on Wednesday, December 19, Gachagua praised Kalonzo, particularly for working with the late former President Mwai Kibaki.
As such, Gachagua noted that the Mount Kenya region owed Kalonzo and they will pay back when the right time comes.
"We are very grateful, and we won't forget those people from the Wiper Party, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, who have built a friendship that will last forever. We also won't bother how Kalonzo helped Kibaki in 2007, the coalition between Kalonzo and Kibaki led to economic development that we had not seen since independence. We forgot to pay that 'debt' but we will pay that 'debt'," he said.
Gachagua also acknowledged the support from Members of Parliament from the Kamba community who stood with him during and after his impeachment process.
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"We are very grateful to the Kamba community; we are grateful to Kalonzo, the Wiper Party, and the Members of Parliament. You have shown us true friendship at a time when we are being embarrassed by those whom we helped. We did not help you, we helped others but they have betrayed us. However, at this time when we are suffering, you have come to our rescue," he added.
This comes two days after Gachagua spoke about feelings of betrayal and humiliation among the people of the Mt. Kenya region.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, December 15, he claimed that the region had been misused and emphasized how betrayal against the community is despised.
"This community has been misused but it is okay. Let me say this because I have seen a lot of analysts trying to come up with many theories about the people of this region called Mt. Kenya. Let me help you a little bit, it is true what you are saying, the mountain is angry. It's not just angry it is very angry, why? Because of betrayal; the mountain has not only been betrayed but humiliated and ashamed," he said.
Despite these strong feelings, Gachagua assured that the community is working on reclaiming its dignity and pride.
"In this region we hate betrayal, betrayal in this region is a taboo; it is an abomination and it is one act against this community that is never forgiven and once you do it there is no remedy. The mountain has moved on though humiliated and in shame but the matter is settled there is no remedy. So, for those analysts who are trying to analyze what will happen time will tell. We as a region are saying we have been humiliated and ashamed, our dignity has been defiled and our pride has been deflated but we are organising ourselves; within a short time we will claim back our pride and people," he added.
