Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has likened his political struggles in Kenya to those of former United States President Donald Trump. Speaking during an interview with American Christian media outlet, The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), while on a U.S. tour, Gachagua alleged that both he and Trump faced impeachment, persecution, and assassination attempts for standing by their principles.
Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024, claimed that his ouster was engineered by President William Ruto following deep moral disagreements within government. “The president had already made up his mind that he needed me out of office. I’m a practicing Christian, and there are certain things that I couldn’t agree to,” he said. According to him, the breaking point came when he publicly opposed the government’s alleged use of excessive force against protesting youth.
Drawing parallels with Trump—who survived two impeachments in 2019 and 2021 but was acquitted both times—Gachagua argued that he too was punished for “doing what is right.” He insisted that his faith and conscience would not allow him to condone policies that undermine human life and dignity.
The former DP also sensationally claimed that he has survived four assassination attempts, two while in office and two after his security detail was withdrawn. “They wanted to poison our food, but it did not happen. After I left office, there have been about four attempts on my life by armed gangs under police provision. God has taken care of me. Again, a Trump experience,” he remarked.
Gachagua further revealed that Kenyans have been pressuring him to challenge President Ruto in the 2027 elections, casting himself as the “last line of defence” against what he described as an oppressive regime. Despite the rising political temperatures, he stressed his commitment to constitutional order and peaceful democratic transition.
“Kenya is a democracy. We want to wait for the elections on the 10th of August 2027. Kenyans will wake up early, go to the ballot, and elect leaders who can take care of their country,” he said.
