Why RIGATHI GACHAGUA has ended his tour of the U.S abruptly and is set to return to Kenya

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has abruptly ended his tour of the United States and is set to return to Kenya to help the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) prepare for the upcoming by-elections.

In a statement on Thursday, August 14^th, Gachagua expressed regret over cancelling the remainder of his itinerary, saying the engagements would be rescheduled to early 2026.

“I regret being unable to visit the remaining states since I need to get back home to join our party in preparation for the by-elections,” he said.

The former DP departed Kenya on July 9^th, 2025, accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, arriving in the U.S two days later.

His month-long tour included stops in Los Angeles, Southern California, Kansas City, Boston, Seattle, Washington, Texas and Baltimore.

While abroad, Gachagua used public forums to sharply criticize President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of human rights violations and even calling on the U.S to impose travel sanctions against the President.

He also controversially linked Ruto to alleged meetings with terrorists - remarks that prompted Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen to warn that Gachagua will be required to record a formal statement upon his return.

His return comes shortly after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that by-elections will be held on November 27^th, 2025.

The polls will fill 16 MCA seats, one Senate seat in Baringo, six National Assembly seats, and one ward seat in Bungoma.

Gachagua thanked Kenyans in the U.S for their hospitality and praised DCP’s local chapters for “superb planning and meticulous coordination” during his visit.

The Kenyan DAILY POST