Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wife Dorcus Rigathi at their Texas Residence

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at moving to the United States if President William Ruto wins the 2027 presidential election.

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader made the declaration during a Sunday, November 1 interview with Inooro TV. He claimed another Ruto victory would create difficulties for opposition leaders.

Gachagua said he already owns a residence in America and would relocate there if the President secured another term.

"If he is re-elected, we will be in trouble, but I won't be here. I will be in America. I have a house there," he said.

He linked his possible departure to fears that Ruto could divide the Mount Kenya region politically. Gachagua argued that keeping the region united would be critical to the opposition's campaign.

He further warned that failure to maintain regional unity could strengthen Ruto's chances of winning the next election.

The comments came shortly after Gachagua returned from a weeks-long visit to the United States. During the trip, he met Kenyans in the diaspora while seeking support for the opposition's efforts against Ruto.

While abroad, he shared photographs of a Dallas property displaying a sign reading "I Love Wamunyoro." He later described the residence on social media as his home away from home, confirming that he owned it.

Gachagua's remarks come as opposition leaders face disagreements over their political strategy. Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i recently accused him of displaying arrogance that could weaken the coalition.

Matiang'i argued that Kenya's leadership should be based on ideas, competence, qualifications and performance rather than ethnic divisions.

Other tensions have emerged between Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Some Sifuna supporters booed Kalonzo during the October 30 launch of Linda Mwananchi's headquarters in Nairobi.

Meanwhile, government leaders have continued urging Kalonzo to join Ruto's administration. Opposition leaders maintain that they remain committed to uniting against the President in 2027.