Gachagua’s bold declaration on Sifuna & deputising him

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gchagua has given his candid take on Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions and addressed the possibility of deputising the Nairobi Senator.

While addressing Kenyans in Spokane, Washington State on Sunday, September 6, 2026, Gachagua exuded confidence that the opposition has serious candidates that have what it takes to send President William Ruto home.

The Democracy for the Citizens Party leader hailed Sifuna as a serious contender, confirming that he is willing to support the youthful lawmaker should the opposition settles on him as its candidate to send President William Ruto home in 2027.

Gachagua emphasised that the opposition is committed to fielding a single presidential candidate and as such, he has no problem backing any candidate agreed upon by the opposition.

He also warmed up to generational change in the country’s leadership, urging more young people to step up and go for elective seats in the 2027 general election.

"It is about time we accept that we cannot be telling our young leaders they are the leaders of tomorrow; that is misguiding them," he said.

With eleven moths to the general election, political realignments are gathering pace with the opposition lining up to face off with Ruto.

Sifuna’s meteoric rise continues to unsettle succession politics in the country as Ruto fights on to secure a second term in office.

The Senator who was kicked out as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) teamed up with firebrand politicians, including Babu Owino and James Orengo to unveil the Linda Mwananchi political formation.

The outfit has since attracted tens of politicians who have made their resolve to send the Kenya Kwanza home.

Although he is yet to declare his interest in the top seat, Sifuna has in the past hinted at joining the race, with opinion polls consistently ranking him behind Ruto and among the top contenders alongside Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matuiang’i.