Kuria questions Gachagua's US relocation threat
Former CS Moses Kuria criticises remarks by former DP Rigathi Gachagua about moving to America if President Ruto wins 2027.
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for stating he would move to the United States if President William Ruto wins the 2027 General Election. Kuria questioned Gachagua's remarks, made during an interview on Kiririmbi, arguing that political leaders should consider Kenyans without the means to leave the country. Kuria posted his criticism on X, calling Gachagua's statement disturbing.
Kuria challenged Gachagua's assertion that divisions within the Mt Kenya region could harm the opposition's 2027 prospects. He suggested Gachagua was avoiding the difficulties of managing a coalition of opposition leaders with diverse interests, likening it to a puzzle of transporting a goat, leopard, and grass across a river. Kuria stated that a proposed alliance involving Kalonzo Musyoka, Edwin Sifuna, and Fred Matiang’i would face significant challenges due to competing ambitions.
The exchange occurs as opposition leaders consolidate support for the 2027 election. Gachagua has advocated for opposition unity to challenge President Ruto's re-election bid. His recent remarks have sparked debate about opposition cohesion and the challenges of building an alliance. This criticism highlights emerging disagreements within the opposition and the ongoing contest for political influence in the Mt Kenya region, following Gachagua's fallout with President Ruto.
Why it mattersFormer Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are publicly disagreeing over political strategy and potential outcomes for the 2027 Kenyan General Election.