Former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is spearheading a two-day opposition tour across western Kenya, starting Thursday, July 3, in what he describes as a “liberation cause” for the nation.
Gachagua, flanked by prominent opposition figures including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and ex-Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, aims to rally support across Vihiga and Kakamega counties. The tour follows a massive gathering in Narok on June 30, where Gachagua hailed the public turnout as a “sea of humanity,” signaling mounting public backing for democratic reforms.
Addressing supporters in Narok, Gachagua emphasized the coalition’s determination to restore constitutionalism, denounce extrajudicial killings, and uphold the rule of law. “There is great hope and light ahead that our nation will be free again,” he said.
On Thursday, the opposition caravan will hold rallies in Luanda and Mbale towns in Vihiga County. The team will later head to Kakamega County, addressing supporters in Malava, Mumias, and Kakamega town.
The western Kenya tour is the latest in a series of high-profile opposition events, underscoring a growing national campaign targeting key regions. On June 29, the team toured Laikipia County, following an intensive three-day campaign in Meru County from June 20–22. Their outreach also extended to Kirinyaga’s Kiamutugu market in Gichugu on June 15.
Opposition leaders have framed these rallies as grassroots-driven efforts to engage citizens on governance, economic injustice, and human rights. Gachagua and his team have accused the current administration of authoritarian practices and urged Kenyans to demand greater accountability.
The tour is expected to conclude on Friday, July 4, with further engagements involving local leaders and civil society organizations, as the opposition seeks to consolidate its presence and message across the western region.
With public sentiment appearing to shift, the opposition’s national outreach campaign continues to intensify, positioning Gachagua and his allies as central figures in a reinvigorated push for change.
