Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he is planning a two-month tour of the United States aimed at reconnecting with Kenyans in the diaspora and rallying them to support development in their home regions.
Gachagua made the announcement on Sunday, June 29, 2025, while speaking at the ACK Diocese of Nyahururu in Laikipia County.
He said that his decision to tour America had been inspired by the need to trace Kenyans who left for the U.S. many years ago, became wealthy, but have remained detached from their roots.
“And that is why I am going to America for two months — to search for our people who vanished there. They went there for many years and have become very wealthy, but here we are struggling. I have gone to look for those people in places like Texas and urge them to return and support us and help us. So we can love each other,” he said.
Gachagua, who revealed that his itinerary will include states like Texas, encouraged those abroad to remember where they came from and maintain ties with their ancestral homes.
He pointed out that his message also targeted individuals from his region who have built careers in cities like Nairobi, urging them to never lose sight of their roots and to consistently direct support back home.
“Come back and stay with your people when they are alive. You will not live in Nairobi forever. I am happy because of diaspora people, and that is the way. You should not forget that no one does not have their place of origin,” he added.
He went on to speak about his own experience, referencing his political fallout with President William Ruto, which he linked to the people of his home area, Wamunyoro.
Defends his rhetoric
He said that he had been a staunch advocate for Wamunyoro, his home area, during his time in Ruto’s government, and that the challenges he encountered — including his eventual impeachment — were a result of his relentless push to direct development and support back to the region.
“I was beaten by Ruto because of Wamunyoro, where I come from. Now Wamunyoro has become a mountain. Everyone has their home. Let everyone go back to their homes and help their people build good homes. Do not drive a big car, but when you come back home, it’s a shame,” he said.
On the same note, Gachagua expressed confidence that his grassroots support remains strong, attributing it to his consistent commitment to listening to people’s concerns and giving them a voice from time to time.
He also noted that he was particularly pleased with a section of diaspora citizens who have been channelling their resources to support church construction and uplift their families back home, despite being away.
“I am someone who listens to the ground, and I can say things are ok. I want to thank the diaspora people in a special way. I am so humbled because of you and the Nairobi people because of the good work you have been doing in supporting your people back here in Nyandarua. May God bless you, and if God blesses you with stuff, come back and bless your parents with it and also build churches here,” he said.
