Rigathi Gachagua Predicts Ruto Will Be 4th in 2027 Polls: "Everyone Left Him"
- Rigathi Gachagua told Kenyans in Seattle that even a Ruto-Raila alliance wouldn’t survive the next ballot, suggesting the president would trail embarrassingly far behind
- He painted Raila as part of the establishment he pretends to oppose, hinting that recent public spats with Ruto were nothing but a coordinated show
- Gachagua claimed Ruto’s original supporters had turned on him, suggesting that the president’s coalition had quietly collapsed
- He declared the opposition had taken root across the country, hinting they had already secured the numbers to shock the system in 2027
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has predicted a dramatic fall for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
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Gachagua sensationally claimed the head of state had lost nearly all political backing and would likely finish fourth if the race were held today.
Speaking in Seattle during a meeting with Kenyans living in the US, Gachagua dismissed any notion that Ruto remains politically viable.
He declared that not even a united front with former prime minister Raila Odinga would save Ruto from a humiliating defeat at the ballot.
"The elections will be sorted out through the ballot, and I can tell you, even if they are together with Raila in the ballot, we'll beat him 70%+1," Gachagua said, dismissing both leaders as out of touch.
Gachagua, who has recently intensified his efforts to reposition himself as a key player in the 2027 race, struck a defiant tone.
He insisted that the united opposition movement had gained significant ground across the country and was now strong enough to defeat any coalition between Ruto and Raila.
Why did Gachagua castigate Raila?
He went further to ridicule Raila's role in the current political setup, accusing him of offering blind support to a regime that has failed to listen to the people.
Referring to Raila’s recent criticism of the government’s shoot-to-kill order during protests, Gachagua questioned the authenticity of such statements.
"I've seen Raila castigating the shoot-to-kill order. How can he? William Ruto is his partner. Why is he addressing him through the press? They are brothers. They just sit and talk and agree that this is wrong and they should stop it. So Raila Odinga, please, people of Kenya are not stupid. This is your brother. You see, you work together. Go to his office. Why is he telling us," Gachagua said.
How is Raila irrelevant in the 2027 polls?
He accused Raila of political theatre, suggesting that public condemnations of government actions were only meant to deceive Kenyans into believing he was not part of the same establishment he helped prop up.
The former DP argued that Raila had lost his political bases and his traditional Nyanza turf was divided after his agreement with Ruto.
Source: UGC
According to the former DP, even if Raila runs again, Ruto would not benefit, arguing, Raila’s entry into the race would expose just how weak Ruto’s base had become.
"You know, so I can tell you Raila Odinga brings nothing to the table. The Kambas who are behind him, they have left, the Kisiis who are behind him, they have left, the Luhyas have left, the Maasais have left and the Luo nation is divided in the middle. Even if they are together, we'll beat them 70%+1. Okay.
If Raila decides to run, Ruto will be number four in the election. So there's no problem. Either way, either way, we are okay. Yeah, it's one term. So don't be worried at all, at all, at all. The people of Kenya have made decisions. Those decisions are finalised and nothing will change," he added.
Why did Sudi celebrate Gachagua's departure?
Elsewhere, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi welcomed Gachagua’s departure to the US, saying Kenya can now "breathe a sigh of relief" and that "peace can now flourish."
Sudi called Gachagua "the most notorious troublemaker and goon," reflecting deepening tensions between the former allies.
Before leaving for the US, Gachagua revealed his plans to report Ruto to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
