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Gachagua reveals his political wild card if court upholds impeachment

DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua during an interview at his Karen residence in Nairobi on July 22, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled a political succession plan for Mt Kenya, saying he has groomed a team of youthful leaders to take over should the courts uphold his impeachment and bar him from contesting elective office ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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