Gachagua cuts short U.S. tour, cites urgent party duties

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cut short his United States tour to spearhead preparations for upcoming by-elections under his Democratic Change Party (DCP).

Gachagua, who had spent a month engaging Kenyans in the diaspora, said he was unable to visit several planned states, citing the need to return home to join the party’s campaign machinery.

In statement on X, he described the trip as successful and fulfilling but noted that the remaining engagements have been rescheduled to early next year.

“I regret being unable to visit the scheduled remaining States since I need to get back home to join our party, DCP, in preparation for the upcoming By-Elections in various parts of our country,” Gachagua said while extending apologies to organisers and diaspora Kenyans he was due to meet.

He commended DCP chapters in the US for planning, organisation and meticulous coordination during the tour.

The former DP said he will take a short break before returning to Kenya, noting that his itinerary will be made public as earlier promised.

Gachagua has been on an outreach mission to strengthen the DCP’s diaspora networks as the party positions itself ahead of the 2027 general election.