Kenya's former deputy president hopped on a plane Wednesday evening bound for America. Rigathi Gachagua wants to chat with Kenyan expats and foreign leaders about his country's problems. His wife Pastor Dorcas Rigathi waved goodbye at the airport along with several political friends. This marks his first international trip since getting kicked out of government last October. The politician plans to spend two months touring major American cities.
Gachagua will make stops at Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston and Baltimore during his extended visit. He wants to hold public meetings and attend social events with Kenyan communities living abroad. The former deputy president leads a new political party called Democracy for Citizens Party. He has not announced plans to run for president but wants to stop William Ruto from winning again. His mission involves building support among overseas Kenyans who can influence politics back home.
The trip happens just days after another opposition leader started his American tour. Fred Matiang'i recently held his first diaspora meeting at Texas. Both men belong to a growing group of politicians fighting against the current president. They use a campaign slogan called wantam to unite their supporters. Sources suggest Gachagua might meet with American investors who want to back opposition candidates. His political team believes international support could help defeat Ruto during the next election.
Gachagua will make stops at Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston and Baltimore during his extended visit. He wants to hold public meetings and attend social events with Kenyan communities living abroad. The former deputy president leads a new political party called Democracy for Citizens Party. He has not announced plans to run for president but wants to stop William Ruto from winning again. His mission involves building support among overseas Kenyans who can influence politics back home.
The trip happens just days after another opposition leader started his American tour. Fred Matiang'i recently held his first diaspora meeting at Texas. Both men belong to a growing group of politicians fighting against the current president. They use a campaign slogan called wantam to unite their supporters. Sources suggest Gachagua might meet with American investors who want to back opposition candidates. His political team believes international support could help defeat Ruto during the next election.
