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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala has dismissed claims that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s recent tour of the US was a failure.

During a live interview on TV47 on Monday, August 18, Malala defended Gachagua’s two-month trip, insisting that it achieved significant political milestones.

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Malala noted that contrary to claims by critics, Gachagua held successful engagements with Kenyans across several US states and oversaw the launch of three DCP offices abroad.

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He stressed that Gachagua’s decision to return was not because the tour flopped, but because the party must now focus on mobilising support and coordinating campaign activities in Kenya.

Malala highlighted that Gachagua’s tour set a precedent for Kenyan politicians, saying few leaders have managed to engage citizens across multiple states in the US.

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According to Malala, the offices are a sign of the party’s long-term strategy to build global networks with the diaspora community, which he described as an integral in Kenya’s political and economic life.

He further claimed that the narrative of a flopped trip was being pushed by political opponents aligned with President William Ruto’s administration.

During the interview, the DCP deputy leader also responded to claims that Gachagua only met members of his Kikuyu community while abroad.

Critics have suggested that his engagements were ethnic-based rather than national, with others pointing out that he constantly spoke in his native Kikuyu.

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Malala dismissed the narrative as misleading, arguing that Gachagua held meetings with diverse communities, including Abagusii and Luhya diaspora groups.

As earlier reported, Gachagua returns to Kenya and the DCP leader urged supporters to gather at JKIA at 8am on Thursday, August 21.

From there, the party announced a peaceful procession would move through the Nairobi Central Business District to a rally at Kamukunji Grounds.

The party warned of suspected government efforts to divert his flight to Mombasa or Kisumu airports for possible arrest, vowing resistance.

Source: TUKO.co.ke