Gachagua Woos Diaspora Support in Seattle, Meets Abagusii Community
In what he described as a “sincere and uplifting” evening, Gachagua praised the community’s unity and deep-rooted patriotism.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Photo/The East African.
By Juliet Jerotich
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday met members of the Abagusii community living in Seattle, Washington, as he stepped up efforts to mobilize the Kenyan diaspora ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
In what he described as a “sincere and uplifting” evening, Gachagua praised the community’s unity and deep-rooted patriotism.
“This evening, I enjoyed a meaningful conversation with my cousins from the Abagusii community here in Seattle,” said Gachagua. “Their hope and shared vision for a better Kenya is truly inspiring.”
The meeting came just 24 hours after the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) — the political outfit Gachagua launched in May — inaugurated its North Pacific Chapter Satellite Office in Seattle on Monday, July 14. The office is part of a broader strategy to strengthen grassroots links with Kenyans abroad and expand DCP’s reach beyond Kenyan borders.
“This office will deepen our grassroots connections, make our work more accessible, and ensure our message reaches Kenyans in Seattle and nearby areas,” Gachagua said after the launch.
He was accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, and PLP party leader Martha Karua, who echoed the party’s call to “Skiza Wakenya” — listen to Kenyans — by emphasizing the value of engaging citizens directly.
Gachagua applauded the Abagusii diaspora for staying informed about the country’s affairs and showing genuine concern about Kenya’s future. “They understand the challenges we face as a country — and they want to be part of the solution,” he noted.
Since launching DCP on May 15, 2025, Gachagua has pushed for a united opposition front to challenge President William Ruto’s re-election bid. He has hinted at a joint presidential candidate, with talks reportedly ongoing with key figures like Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Fred Matiang’i, Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K), and Martha Karua.
With the U.S. playing host to a large Kenyan diaspora, the former DP’s Seattle visit signals a growing appetite among opposition leaders to tap into the influence, ideas, and networks of Kenyans abroad.
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