Gachagua Officially Quits UDA Ahead Of Launching Own Party

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially resigned from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), in a bold move ahead of the planned launch of his own political party later this month.

In a letter dated May 12, 2025, addressed to UDA Secretary-General, Gachagua said he was leaving the party because it no longer represents the interests of the Kenyan people and has failed to deliver on its promises.

“By copy of this letter, you are notified that I have officially resigned from UDA Party with immediate effect,” the letter stated.

Gachagua accused the party of straying from its founding ideals, calling it “the most dangerous political movement” for the country.

He claimed that UDA had wasted an opportunity to help Kenyans take off economically, socially, and politically.

He further accused President William Ruto of misleading the public with the party’s manifesto, saying the government has failed to fulfill its pledges to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.

Gachagua cited agriculture, the MSME sector, affordable housing, healthcare, the digital superhighway, and the creative economy as areas where the government has failed to deliver results.

He also said education, the women’s agenda, and social protection had been neglected despite being key priorities in the party’s campaign promises.

He is now expected to unveil his new party in the coming days and has joined forces with opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang’i.

Over the weekend, the leaders pledged to unite and support a single presidential candidate to challenge President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.