Fred Matiang’i and Rigathi Gachagua have taken opposing stances on the possibility of working with President William Ruto in the future.
In a candid interview at his Karen residence, Jubilee Party’s 2027 flagbearer Fred Matiang’i flatly rejected any notion of partnering with Ruto, dismissing it as both unrealistic and meaningless.
“I would not be willing to work with President William Ruto. What would we be discussing? Work with him on what?” Matiang’i asked, questioning the value such an alliance would bring.
He accused Ruto of political inconsistency and a pattern of falling out with allies. “Look at his history — he quarrels with everyone he works with. Am I from Mars? What difference would it make?” he added.
In sharp contrast, DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua adopted a more conciliatory tone during the funeral of former Olkalou MP David Kiaraho. Urging his supporters to show respect to the President, Gachagua cautioned against divisive chants targeting Ruto.
“I do not want to hear ‘one-term’ slogans… we are here for a burial, and the President has come in good faith,” he said.
Gachagua made it clear that any cooperation with the president would depend on changes within Ruto’s inner circle, which he accused of misguiding the President.
“We can work with you, but the people you walk with are the problem,” he remarked.
Both Matiang’i and Gachagua are key figures in the United Opposition, a coalition determined to unseat Ruto in 2027. However, their conflicting tones have sparked confusion among supporters.
