The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, marking the final leg of his extended tour of the United States, as the former Deputy President continues engaging with Kenyans and investors in the diaspora.
Gachagua was accompanied to Boston by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, along with Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, popularly known as Mejja Donk.
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He said his time in Boston would be dedicated to meeting with Kenyans living and working in the city as part of his ongoing diaspora consultations, simply noting that the engagements would continue.
The former Deputy President said his interactions with Kenyans abroad had reinforced his belief in the diaspora’s contribution to national development, describing the success of Kenyans venturing abroad as a reflection of the talent, resilience, and ingenuity found back home. He added that the skills and experience gained by Kenyans living overseas could be leveraged in managing national resources and growing the economy, urging that their contributions should not be overlooked given the vital role their expertise could play in building the country’s wealth.
Gachagua and his delegation were welcomed by members of Boston’s Kenyan community, who presented flowers to him and his wife upon arrival.
The Boston visit follows engagements in Texas, where Gachagua had been based since September 25 before travelling to Massachusetts on Thursday. According to his published itinerary, he is scheduled to remain in Boston from October 1 to October 9.
The US tour, now spanning roughly 50 days, has combined meetings with the Kenyan diaspora, political consultations, and engagements with prospective investors. In Dallas, Gachagua met with investors who his party said had expressed interest in investing in Kenya and creating job opportunities.
Throughout the trip, Gachagua has pushed for greater involvement of Kenyans living abroad in national affairs, pointing to their financial contributions to the economy and their continued ties to communities back home. During a meeting with the Dallas Diaspora Caucus, he called for increased diaspora participation in national development and decision-making processes.
The tour has also given Gachagua a platform to advance his political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. He has repeatedly criticized corruption and what he describes as opaque government processes, arguing that such practices discourage investment. He has also pledged to introduce tax incentives for investors who create jobs, should his political camp come into power.
His engagements in the US come as opposition parties continue holding consultations on potential cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections, with Gachagua positioning himself as part of the broader discussions around the political realignments expected to shape the next electoral contest.
