Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to step up his political activities in Nakuru and mount a campaign to unseat Governor Susan Kihika in 2027, a day after his convoy was attacked during a tour of the county.
The Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader made the declaration on Saturday, August 15, 2026, while officially opening the party’s office in Nakuru Town East. His remarks came a day after several vehicles in his convoy were damaged in an attack at Kaptembwa in Nakuru Town West Constituency.
Gachagua blamed Kihika and Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama for the incident, accusing them of working with President William Ruto to disrupt his political activities in the county.
He claimed the attackers pelted his convoy with stones and used axes and other crude weapons during the incident.
“William Ruto alipanga vita hapa Nakuru kupitia Susan Kihika na bwana yake Mburu wakapatia huyu Arama pesa kuharibu mikutano yetu,” Ruto said.
The former Deputy President also questioned the response of the police during the attack, accusing security officers of standing by as the incident unfolded instead of intervening.
Gachagua further turned his criticism on Arama, whom he described as a political “mole” working with Ruto. He also questioned the MP’s association with the Jubilee Party as political parties continue to realign ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Despite the confrontation, Gachagua said the incident would not force him to abandon his activities in Nakuru. Instead, he announced plans to spend more time in the county as he seeks to strengthen the DCP’s support at the grassroots.
“I will be camping in Nakuru to ensure I get votes here,” Gachagua said, pointing to Nakuru’s large voter population.
He said the party would continue expanding its grassroots network across the county as it prepares for the 2027 elections.
Gachagua also set his sights on the Nakuru gubernatorial race, declaring that he would work to remove Kihika from office in the 2027 contest.
His remarks add a new political dimension to the confrontation in Nakuru, with the DCP leader now openly positioning his party against Kihika as he seeks to build support in the county.
The former Deputy President has been pushing to expand the DCP’s grassroots presence in different parts of the country as he builds a political base ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The attack on his convoy has also raised fresh concerns over political campaigns in Nakuru, coming as parties increase their mobilisation and seek to strengthen their support ahead of the next election.