Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens (DCP) party leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched the party’s first international satellite office in Seattle, Washington. The move marks a significant step in expanding his political reach and reconnecting with Kenyans in the diaspora, especially in the North Pacific region of the United States.
Gachagua made the announcement on Monday, July 14, through a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. “We are now expanding our presence with our very first satellite office in Seattle,” he posted, underscoring the strategic importance of the U.S.-based office in growing DCP’s footprint abroad.
The North Pacific Chapter Satellite Office aims to serve Kenyans living in and around Seattle, facilitating dialogue and promoting political participation among the diaspora. Gachagua emphasized that the office would be instrumental in bringing the party’s vision and programs closer to Kenyans abroad. “This new office will strengthen our efforts, foster greater engagement, and bring our initiatives closer to the people of Seattle and the surrounding areas,” he stated.
The Seattle launch comes just days after Gachagua departed Kenya on July 9, 2025, embarking on a two-month tour across various U.S. cities. This is his first international trip since he was ousted from office in October 2024. Sources close to Gachagua say the U.S. tour will include town halls, meetings with diaspora leaders, and community forums aimed at reinvigorating support for his political comeback.
Analysts view the Seattle office as a strategic move to tap into the influence and resources of the Kenyan diaspora, who play an increasingly active role in shaping political discourse back home through remittances and advocacy.
The DCP party, founded in the wake of political shifts following the 2024 general elections, has been positioning itself as a grassroots alternative focused on citizen empowerment and accountability.
By launching the Seattle office, Gachagua is signaling not just a return to political activism, but a renewed commitment to building a transnational base ahead of future electoral cycles.