Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has explained why he reached out to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and buried their political differences, saying the need to remove President William Ruto from power in 2027 was bigger than their personal disagreements.
Speaking on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during the burial of Gachagua’s sister, Eunice Nyangari, in Nyeri, Sifuna said he realised that President Ruto, whom he referred to as ‘Kasongo’, posed an existential threat to the country, prompting him to seek political cooperation with leaders who share his opposition to the Head of State.
Sifuna said his decision to reconcile with Gachagua was driven by the need to unite forces ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“Niliamka siku moja na nikaigundua kwamba huyu jamaa anaitwa Kasongo. He is an existential threat to this country. And I committed to do whatever it takes kuhakikisha kwamba 2027 tunamtuma nyumbani. Na ndio maana nilienda kumtafuta huyu mheshimiwa Rigathi Gachagua,” Sifuna said.
The senator explained that he personally approached Gachagua and proposed that they resolve their differences through an honest conversation rather than allow past disagreements to stand in the way of their political objectives.
He likened their reconciliation to a traditional practice among men in his community, where individuals who have fallen out sit under a tree, acknowledge where each went wrong and agree to move forward.
Sifuna said he told Gachagua that both of them needed to acknowledge their mistakes, forgive each other and work together because of the political battle ahead.
“Vita ambayo iko mbele inatuhitaji sisi sote, kwa hivyo lazima tusamehane na tuweze kutembea pamoja,” he added.
Gachagua hosted Sifuna and members of the Linda Mwananchi movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following his return from the United States.
In a statement shared on his X account, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader described the engagement as a candid discussion on the country’s future, amid growing calls for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“Upon my return from the United States, I welcomed the Linda Mwananchi leadership, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, to the Wamunyoro residence,” Gachagua stated.
He disclosed that the discussions centred on political change and the formation of a new administration.
“We held a candid and constructive discussion on the liberation of our country and the formation of the Sixth Administration,” he added.
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