Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vigorously defended his campaign for unity in the Mt Kenya region amidst growing fractures within the ruling party and the Kenya Kwanza government.
Speaking at the launch of the Bahati’s Empire Reality Show on Thursday, June 7, Gachagua emphasized that uniting the country is unfeasible without first consolidating unity within individual communities. He highlighted his adherence to the bottom-up approach championed by the President and his team during the 2022 elections.
He also pointed out the distinct challenges faced by the region, underscoring the necessity of addressing them. “My priority is uniting my community to pave the way for national unity. As the saying goes, charity begins at home. Kenya cannot achieve unity unless we adopt the bottom-up strategy,” Gachagua asserted. He reaffirmed his commitment to this cause despite being labeled a tribalist.
“Everyone has roots. Communities with a common language have unique concerns. People speaking the same language must communicate among themselves before discussing national matters,” he added. In recent weeks, Gachagua has faced criticism from some UDA party leaders, including President William Ruto.
Although Ruto and his allies have refrained from naming Gachagua directly when addressing the ‘tribalist’ issue, they have argued that the focus should be on national rather than regional unity.
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