The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader had spent nearly two months in the US, where he met Kenyans living abroad and discussed issues including the Opposition’s preparations for the 2027 General Election.
Gachagua arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on October 20 but avoided publicity. Instead of arranging the high-profile welcome that greeted him on previous visits, he made an unannounced journey to his rural home.
His return contrasted with his 2025 homecoming, when large crowds of supporters gathered at the airport. In an interview with a vernacular television station, Gachagua said he feared that publicizing his arrival would expose him to people he accused of plotting against him.
“I returned silently. I made sure there were no photos and I got into a Probox car and headed directly to Wamunyoro,” said Gachagua.
He said he did not spend the night at his Karen residence in Nairobi. Instead, he travelled to Nyeri shortly after landing.
“I did not sleep here [Karen home]. I arrived around 9 pm; by 12 a.m., I was at my home [Wamunyoro],” said Gachagua.
Gachagua claimed that his usual convoy would have made it easier for security agencies and his alleged political opponents to track him.
“They [security agencies] would have noted my usual convoy. These are not good people…they can plan evil deeds against me.”
He recalled that publicity around his 2025 return had allegedly exposed him to threats.
“Last time [2025], I had publicized my return, and my followers turned up in large numbers at the airport. There were plans to harm me. Many goons were sent. It is God who saved my life.”
Gachagua said the experience persuaded him not to repeat what he called a security mistake.
“I told myself, ‘You can’t repeat the same mistake’. As my detractors are not happy with my decision to stand with our people and the country and speak the truth, I saw it wise to return silently.”
He also said he kept his travel plans secret from everyone, including his drivers and security personnel, because he feared details of his arrival might leak.
“I informed no one, not even my drivers and security guards. I told no one, as people would have publicized it, yet they [my detractors] are not good people. They have been hatching evil plans against me.”
Gachagua also referred to the attack at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Othaya, Nyeri, where armed individuals entered the church during a service he was attending with his allies. He cited the incident as an example of the threats he faces and said it had led him to take greater care over his movements.
He said he would continue to keep his whereabouts and travel plans private while pursuing his political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
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