Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has fired a blistering salvo at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of political betrayal and hypocrisy following the launch of his new political outfit — the Democratic Conservatives Party (DCP).
The remarks come just months after Gachagua was impeached on October 17, 2024, after the Senate upheld five charges against him, including ethnic incitement, gross misconduct, and undermining judicial independence.
“Dear my friend Riggy G, I formed Chama Cha Kazi in August 2021. We have elected MCAs in several counties including Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyandarua, and Embu,” Kuria said in a widely circulated post on Saturday.
“You Misled the Region, Now You Want to Wreck It Again”
Kuria accused Gachagua of sabotaging Mt. Kenya’s political autonomy in 2022 by insisting the region back UDA unconditionally and by mocking other regional parties.
“When I pleaded with you to approach William Ruto with our parties — like Musalia, Wetang’ula, Mutua, and Kingi — you refused. On live TV, you called my party a briefcase party,” Kuria stated.
He alleged that Gachagua worked to undermine CCK candidates, and is now attempting to undo the very foundation others have worked years to build.
“When you fell out with Ruto and lost your position, you realized it was wrong to go to elections without our own party. Today, you call CCK a Kasongo party — you are misleading our people yet again.”
Political Turf Wars Brewing in Mt. Kenya
The timing of Gachagua’s political resurgence is raising eyebrows across the country. His new party, DCP, is already attracting leaders formerly allied to UDA, signaling potential realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
However, Kuria issued a stark warning to his former ally:
“Do not start a war you cannot win. Focus on your political age mates like Kimani Ichung’wah. I am your political senior, my friend. Respect your elders.”
Analysts: Mt. Kenya Politics at a Crossroads
Political observers note that Mt. Kenya, long seen as a swing bloc, is entering a new phase of fragmentation and competition. Kuria, having stayed within government as an advisor, now appears determined to defend his legacy and regional footing.
“This is less about Gachagua vs. Kuria — and more about a fractured region seeking new leadership after feeling short-changed by UDA,” said a political analyst who requested anonymity.
Gachagua has not yet officially responded to Kuria’s remarks, though his allies have hinted at a major statement in the coming days.
A Battle Far From Over
With both Kuria and Gachagua eyeing Mt. Kenya’s political soul, the coming months promise intense jostling — not just for dominance, but for relevance. The days of a unified regional vote under a single banner may be gone.
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