DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on professionals and lawyers to fully involve themselves in politics and leadership, emphasizing that they are the only group capable of defending the country with understanding and professionalism.
Speaking during the Ngemi Cia Watho festival—a cultural event that brings together lawyers from Central Kenya to celebrate and identify with their heritage, former Deputy President Gachagua highlighted the region’s historical leadership vacuum.
He pointed out that this gap has arisen because professionals have not been sufficiently engaged in political leadership, allowing political novices to take charge.
He cited the late Raila Odinga as an example, praising him for his exemplary leadership in the Nyanza region.
Despite not winning the presidency, Raila has been a constant presence in every government, which Gachagua attributed to his intelligent and strategic legislators in Parliament.
This, he said, underscores the importance of having knowledgeable and committed professionals in leadership roles.
Gachagua emphasized that lawyers, in particular, are less likely to be compromised, and he urged them to step forward and take on leadership positions.
He lamented that, at present, he finds it difficult to effectively protect and oversee the government because many elected leaders from Central Kenya lack the capacity to defend and represent their communities adequately.
Addressing the issue of tribalism, which he alleged is being propagated by President Ruto, Gachagua stated that the President’s portrayal of the region as tribal is not genuine.
Instead, he says it is a tactic to divide, as the President and the community have parted ways.
He urged the community not to be swayed by such sentiments or cultural stereotypes but to embrace their traditions and heritage wholeheartedly.
Furthermore, Gachagua reaffirmed his commitment to uniting his community and taking them back to government leadership in a significant way.
He emphasized that regional unity will be instrumental in achieving this goal.
On the political front, he highlighted the importance of unity among leaders.
On his part Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, called for collaboration aimed at bringing stability and sanity to the government.
He also pointed out that those who have defied the Constitution and its promoters are not the true patriots—those who have worked within the legal framework deserve recognition and praise.
Among other leaders present were DP Party Leader J.B. Muturi, Members of Parliament, Senators, and various national figures.
