Saturday, May 02,
2026 - Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua, has
stirred conversation after admitting he has no interest in Europe’s top‑flight
football, including the English Premier League.
In an interview with the BBC, the former Deputy President explained
that his stance is rooted in the painful history of colonialism in Kenya.
Gachagua said he descends from a lineage that endured
British oppression, and therefore chooses not to engage with anything he
associates with colonialists.
“I don’t engage with the issues of colonialists. Those
people hurt us. My parents were there.”
“I therefore don’t follow European soccer. I am not
there,” he stated.
But while he shuns European leagues, Gachagua proudly
revealed his loyalty to local giants AFC Leopards.
He recalled watching matches at City Stadium from the
terraces with die‑hard fans, insisting that once he takes a stand, he sticks
with it.
“I have been a supporter of AFC for a long time… and I
have remained a supporter to date,” he said.
His remarks contrast sharply with the reality that European
football dominates Kenyan conversations, with President William Ruto himself
being a vocal Arsenal supporter.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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