Fresh political waves could be about to hit Kenya’s landscape as inside sources reveal that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy Council of Patriots (DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua, are planning to hold a closed-door meeting this week. The move, if confirmed, would mark a significant turn in the country’s political dynamics, given the frosty relationship the two leaders have shared in recent years.
For a long time, Kenyatta and Gachagua have found themselves on opposite sides of the political divide. Their differences were especially visible during the heated 2022 general elections, where Uhuru backed Azimio leader Raila Odinga, while Gachagua stood firmly with William Ruto’s UDA camp. Since then, their political paths have rarely crossed, leaving many Kenyans to wonder whether the gulf between them could ever be bridged.
The news of possible private talks has therefore stirred speculation across the political spectrum. Analysts suggest that the meeting could signal attempts to foster reconciliation or at least reduce tensions between the two leaders, whose rivalry has at times spilled into public discourse. Others, however, argue that the talks may be more strategic than personal, possibly revolving around shifting alliances ahead of Kenya’s 2027 elections.
The details of the planned meeting remain closely guarded, with neither Uhuru nor Gachagua’s camps offering official confirmation. However, insiders hint that the leaders are keen to keep the conversation private to allow room for candid dialogue without the interference of political noise.
For many Kenyans, the anticipated meeting is a reminder that in politics, there are no permanent enemies—only shifting interests and opportunities for negotiation. If successful, the talks could pave the way for new alliances that may reshape Kenya’s political future. If they collapse, however, the rift between the two leaders could deepen further, leaving lasting consequences for their followers.
As the week unfolds, the nation will be watching closely to see whether the much-anticipated meeting between Rigathi Gachagua and Uhuru Kenyatta will indeed take place—and more importantly, what it will mean for the balance of power in Kenyan politics.
