On January 25, 2025, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with Martha Karua, the leader of the Narc Kenya party, at her home in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County. This meeting is important and has led to many people talking about a possible new political alliance that could challenge President William Ruto’s government before the next general election in 2027.
Gachagua and Karua decided to work together, showing a willingness to unite against Ruto’s leadership. Gachagua mentioned that they want to collaborate with others who share their views to help improve the country.
This meeting comes after Gachagua was impeached in October 2024, which made him more critical of Ruto’s government.
Karua, who used to support Raila Odinga and has often spoken out against the current government, is changing her party’s name from Narc Kenya to the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) and plans to launch it in February officially.
This change and her meeting with Gachagua suggest they want to unite political support in the Mt. Kenya region.
Both leaders have criticised the current government’s decisions, especially regarding how it is managed and what they see as an authoritarian style. Gachagua has denied claims of tribalism and defended how the Mt. Kenya region voted in past elections.
Social media is buzzing about this meeting, with many thinking this could lead to strong opposition against Ruto in the upcoming elections. There is speculation that this alliance might gather support from the Mt. Kenya region, which is very important in Kenyan politics.
People are curious to see if this alliance will create something new in politics or if they will join existing parties. Gachagua has also talked about guiding the political direction for Mt. Kenya and hinted at new plans or partnerships.
This situation is being closely watched, as it could change how politics works in Kenya, especially how the opposition is organised and how alliances are built for the 2027 elections.