Gachagua Rallies Behind Sifuna’s New Party To Drive Parliamentary Shift

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly thrown his weight behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna following the launch of his new political outfit, the Equitable Party. Framing the move as a major boost for the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, Gachagua urged supporters to use the vehicle to sweep President William Ruto’s allies out of Parliament.

In a spirited statement posted on social media, Gachagua congratulated Sifuna—whom he affectionately addressed as “my cousin”—and declared that the launch marks a decisive step toward forming Kenya’s next administration. He argued that securing a firm legislative majority across both the National Assembly and the Senate will be vital for advancing the opposition’s agenda and saving the country from what he termed a “kleptocratic regime.”

Gachagua called on Sifuna to move with speed to market the new party nationwide and recruit strong, viable candidates across all elective seats. His explicitly stated goal is to replace legislators loyal to the current government, whom he accused of betraying the electorate.

Striking a combative tone, the former DP signaled that the opposition intends to mount a relentless, unified challenge against the Kenya Kwanza administration, declaring that there will be “no escape route” when voters head to the polls.

Gachagua, who was removed from office through a high-profile impeachment in October 2024, has continuously positioned himself as a central figure in opposition strategy. His enthusiastic backing of Sifuna’s Equitable Party underscores a growing alignment among key political figures seeking to build a formidable anti-incumbent coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.