Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that several political leaders allied to President William Ruto have privately sought meetings with him as political realignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County, the former Deputy President alleged that a number of Cabinet Secretaries and Members of Parliament from the Kenya Kwanza administration had reached out to him seeking political discussions. However, he said he would not entertain meetings held discreetly at night, insisting that any consultations should take place openly.

“Those Ruto MPs and Cabinet Secretaries who have been looking for me and wanting to come to Wamunyoro at night, I don’t want that. They should come during the day,” Gachagua said during a public address at his residence.

He added:

“There is nothing wrong with coming to see me. If you want to come, come during the day. We will talk openly.”

Gachagua did not identify the Cabinet Secretaries or legislators he claimed had contacted him, and none of the alleged individuals has publicly confirmed seeking such meetings. As of publication, there has also been no official response from the Presidency or the Kenya Kwanza administration regarding the claims.

The remarks come amid increasing political activity as parties and individual leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. Since leaving government and assuming leadership of the DCP, Gachagua has repeatedly said he is engaging leaders from across the political divide in an effort to build a broader political alliance.

His Wamunyoro home has in recent months become a venue for consultations involving opposition politicians and other public figures. Among those who have publicly visited the residence is Safina Party leader Jimmy Wanjigi, while Gachagua has maintained that he remains open to discussions with leaders who share his political agenda.

Although Gachagua presented the alleged outreach as evidence of shifting political dynamics, the claims remain unverified because he did not provide names or supporting evidence, and no government officials have publicly acknowledged holding or requesting such meetings.

The latest remarks also underscore the continuing political fallout between Gachagua and President Ruto following Gachagua’s removal from office as Deputy President in 2024. Since then, he has emerged as one of the administration’s most vocal critics, frequently accusing the government of abandoning its campaign promises while calling for a united opposition ahead of the next general election.

Political observers expect consultations and coalition-building efforts to intensify over the coming months as parties prepare for the 2027 elections. However, any reports of private negotiations between rival political camps are likely to remain matters of public interest only when supported by verifiable evidence or confirmed by the parties involved.

At the time of publication, Gachagua’s assertions remained his own account of events and had not been independently verified by government officials or other political leaders.