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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently out of the country. The vocal politician from the vote rich Mt Kenya region has been causing trouble to President Dr William Samoei Arap Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza Alliance Government.
Ever since his impeachment, Hon Gachagua has made sure that he spill syue beans on President Ruto’s plans and put bare what is happening in the government. Hon Gachagua has revealed his next move while in USA.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially commenced his extended United States outreach with a touchdown in Spokane, Washington, marking the initial leg of his 50-day diaspora engagement tour.
Meeting with supporters and members of the Kenyan community, the leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party expressed immense gratification over the warm reception, commending overseas citizens for their resilience and determination to build better lives across international borders.
Central to these initial discussions is the critical economic weight of the diaspora community. Diaspora remittances have now officially surpassed traditional agricultural exports like tea and coffee as Kenya’s largest source of foreign exchange, solidifying non-resident citizens as indispensable pillars of national economic stability.
However, the political dialogue in Washington State quickly pivoted toward governance, accountability, and domestic resource management. Pointing to severe economic strains back home, the discussions focused on rising concerns over financial mismanagement and the perceived misuse of public funds under the current administration.
Gachagua emphasized that despite operating outside the country’s geographic boundaries, Kenyans abroad bear a civic duty to challenge government excesses, advocate for responsible governance, and demand total accountability for how public wealth is spent.
The Spokane visit serves as the launchpad for a multi-city itinerary that will take the political leader to major centers across the United States, including stops in Oregon, Kansas, Texas, and Massachusetts over the coming weeks.
These regional town halls aim to bridge the gap between overseas communities and domestic policy debates, exploring structured avenues through which the diaspora can influence democratic reforms, shape national development strategies, and safeguard the country’s socio-economic future.
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