Bad News to Gachagua as ODM MP Makes Worrying Prediction After Nyeri Resident Graced Ruto's Event

President William Ruto received a massive turnout from Nyeri residents during recent events in the county, dealing a symbolic blow to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his Democracy for Citizens Party. The crowds gathered in thousands at venues like Kabiru-ini ASK Grounds, where Ruto launched the disbursement of Sh173.2 million in NYOTA start-up capital to 6,982 young entrepreneurs from Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua, and Kirinyaga counties.

The event featured energetic dances, community interactions, and the President pushing past security to greet enthusiastic locals. Additional highlights included the foundation laying for the 680-unit Karatina Affordable Housing project in Mathira—Gachagua's political backyard and the official opening of the Karatina Modern Market.Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, long seen as a Gachagua ally, publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to Ruto and UDA,

My party is UDA and my President is President Ruto". This echoed at a church service in Othaya and other engagements.Homa Bay Town MP Hon. George Peter Kaluma seized on the momentum, posting on X that "Gachagua and his tribal DCP party is bleeding profusely!"

He predicted that by June 2026, the party would shrink to a mere "kiosk" for Gachagua to vent hatred against fellow Kenyans, captioning footage of a large yellow-clad UDA colors gathering.The developments come amid reported defections from DCP, including MPs and allies shifting toward Ruto's camp, as cracks widen in Gachagua's Mt. Kenya support base.

Ruto dismissed claims of waning popularity in the region, emphasizing direct ties built over years and focusing on deliverables like youth empowerment, infrastructure, and housing. As 2027 approaches, these Nyeri turnouts signal Ruto's aggressive push to reclaim Mt. Kenya dominance, countering Gachagua's opposition efforts and highlighting shifting allegiances in Kenya's volatile political landscape.