Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has publicly thrown his support behind former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election, declaring him his preferred presidential candidate. Salasya made the announcement during a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) tour in Nyeri, where he challenged residents to rally behind Gachagua.
Highlights
- Peter Salasya has endorsed Rigathi Gachagua for president in 2027.
- The Mumias East MP made the declaration during a DCP tour in Nyeri.
- Salasya described Gachagua as a politician with broad appeal among Kenyans.
- He later repeated his endorsement on X.
- The two politicians have held several engagements in recent months.
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Salasya Backs Gachagua
Peter Salasya has added his voice to the growing political support around Rigathi Gachagua as the former Deputy President positions himself for the 2027 presidential race.
Speaking to residents in Nyeri town on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during a DCP political tour, Salasya openly asked the crowd to support Gachagua’s presidential ambitions.
The Mumias East lawmaker presented Gachagua as the politician he believes can command the attention and support of Kenyans across the country.
His remarks were met with a positive response from the Nyeri crowd, according to the MP.
Salasya Repeats Endorsement Online
The DAP-K legislator later took his message to social media, making his position on the 2027 race clear.
In a post on his official X account, Salasya described Gachagua as his preferred candidate for the presidency and thanked Nyeri residents for welcoming him during the visit.
The endorsement puts Salasya among a growing number of politicians publicly associating themselves with Gachagua as the former Deputy President expands the DCP’s political reach.
Relationship Between Salasya and Gachagua
Salasya’s latest declaration follows a series of meetings between the two politicians.
In July, the Mumias East MP visited Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri. Following the meeting, Salasya expressed appreciation for the discussions and described Gachagua’s advice as valuable.
The interactions have since fuelled speculation about the political direction Salasya could take as the 2027 election approaches.
Gachagua, meanwhile, has been working to strengthen the DCP and position himself as a major player in the opposition’s efforts to challenge President William Ruto in the next presidential election.
With political alliances continuing to take shape, Salasya’s endorsement adds another layer to the growing contest over who will emerge as the opposition’s preferred candidate.
With the 2027 race gradually taking shape, every new endorsement could offer a clue about where Kenya’s political alliances are heading.
