Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to embark on a two-month tour across the United States in a strategic effort to court the Kenyan diaspora ahead of the 2027 general elections. This will mark his first major foreign engagement since his ouster last October and comes as he positions himself as a key opposition figure under the newly launched Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
Gachagua’s itinerary includes stops in major cities such as Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he is expected to hold town hall meetings, engage in social events, and meet with Kenyan professionals living abroad. The goal of the tour, according to sources close to his team, is to connect with the diaspora, share his party’s vision, and seek support for his 2027 campaign ambitions.
The DCP leader will also hold meetings with select American investors interested in exploring partnerships with the opposition ahead of the polls. These engagements aim to bolster the party’s credibility as a viable alternative to the current administration, while also drawing attention to economic opportunities that could benefit both Kenya and the diaspora.
“This is going to be a major tour for the DCP leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to connect with Kenyans in the US and seek input from all segments of the diaspora,” a source familiar with the trip revealed. Planned events include concerts featuring Kenyan artists based in the US, underlining a more inclusive and culturally engaging approach.
Gachagua’s US tour follows closely on the heels of fellow opposition leader Fred Matiang’i’s own diaspora engagements. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary, who recently resigned from the World Bank to focus on his 2027 presidential bid, held a town hall meeting in Irving, Texas, over the weekend.
As the race for 2027 gains momentum, the Kenyan diaspora has emerged as a crucial constituency. Both Gachagua and Matiang’i have acknowledged the growing influence of Kenyans abroad in shaping national discourse and development. Their outreach efforts signal a broader opposition strategy to internationalize their campaigns and mobilize global support.
