The defection of two of his key parliamentary allies, Juja MP Geoffrey Koimburi and Githuguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba to President William Ruto’s camp has ignited fierce criticism and stark warnings about Gachagua's leadership.
The move has been framed not merely as a political realignment, but as a critical sign of a collapsing political project.
Kacheliba MP Titus Lotee, in a damning assessment on TV47 this morning stated that the departure of strong supporters to the opponent’s party reads the end of time.
He directly attributed the disarray to Gachagua himself, arguing the firmer DP had entered the political scene as a potential savior for opposition voices but had instead killed and disarrayed the opposition completely.
Lotee’s statement underscores a growing narrative: that Gachagua’s political strategy and public stance are alienating his core supporters, jeopardizing his own influence.
The defections suggest a calculated move by the MPs to distance themselves from a sinking ship and secure their futures within the President’s orbit, which is increasingly seen as the center of power and patronage.
This exodus raises serious questions about Gachagua’s ability to maintain a cohesive political bloc.
Once viewed as a powerful kingpin with a loyal following, he now faces the stark reality of a shrinking camp.
The events signal a significant erosion of his grassroots and parliamentary machinery, potentially weakening his bargaining power and leaving him isolated in the high stakes game of national politics.
The coming weeks will reveal whether this is a temporary stumble or a terminal decline for the Deputy President’s faction.
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