Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has issued a sharp warning to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of engaging in divisive and petty politics that undermine the broader goals of the Opposition coalition. Speaking during a public event, Salasya said Gachagua’s recent political behaviour does not align with the unity-driven agenda that Opposition leaders are trying to build across the country.
In a fiery statement, Salasya told Gachagua that if he continues with what he termed “cheap politics,” he would be expelled from the emerging Opposition formation. The MP mockingly said the DP could then “return to running his kiosk known as the DCP,” a jab aimed at the Deputy President’s Democratic Coalition Party.
Salasya insisted that the Opposition’s mission is clear: to unite Kenyans and mount a strong challenge aimed at sending President William Ruto home in 2027. According to him, leaders within the coalition must rise above tribal messaging, personal battles, and internal supremacy wars that distract from the larger goal of national transformation.
He accused Gachagua of pushing a political narrative that prioritizes ethnic ownership and personal interests, warning that such rhetoric could weaken the coalition’s efforts to appeal to voters across Kenya. Salasya maintained that the Opposition must project a message of inclusion, national cohesion, and accountability — not factional politics.
His remarks come amid increasing political realignments, with various leaders engaging in heated exchanges as the 2027 election race slowly takes shape. Analysts observe that Gachagua’s recent public statements have placed him at the centre of controversy, drawing criticism from both government allies and Opposition figures who accuse him of fueling unnecessary tensions.
Salasya’s comments highlight the widening political rift and the strategic messaging wars already playing out ahead of the polls. As political temperatures rise, both sides appear to be recalibrating their positions, seeking to mobilize national support while discrediting their rivals.
The Deputy President has not yet responded to Salasya’s warning, but the confrontation underscores the intensity and unpredictability of Kenya’s evolving political landscape.
