Gachagua ready to support Sifuna for President; Malala

DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala has said that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is ready to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency if he emerges as the opposition’s preferred candidate.

Speaking during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega on Saturday, August 8, Malala told supporters that he had been sent with a message as political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election continue to gather momentum.

“Niko na taarifa, leo ni mwecheche, Mheshimiwa Rigathi Gachagua amenituma amesema ako tayari kuunga mkono Edwin Sifuna awe Rais ya Jamhuri ya Kenya,” Malala said.

The remarks came as Sifuna and other Linda Mwananchi leaders continued their grassroots mobilisation tour across Western Kenya, seeking support for the Nairobi senator’s political ambitions.

Malala went on to publicly endorse Sifuna, saying he believed the ODM secretary-general had the qualities to lead the country.

“I came here to fulfil the vision of Masinde Muliro and Martin Shikuku. We have been our own enemies, but I am glad I am going to be part of the generation that stops this, and that is why I am declaring today that this time we have found a leader, and my leader is Edwin Watunya Sifuna. This child of ours is capable of president of Kenya,” Malala said.

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His latest remarks are consistent with his previous public endorsements of Sifuna while maintaining his allegiance to Gachagua and the DCP.

Malala has on several occasions argued that Sifuna should play a leading role in a united opposition alliance, framing such cooperation as necessary to strengthen the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Gachagua has also previously praised Sifuna’s political rallies and indicated that he would support him if he emerged as the opposition’s consensus presidential candidate, saying unity within the opposition would take precedence over individual ambitions.

“I’m so delighted about the Sifuna Western meeting; I’ve called him to tell him well done…I will support Edwin Sifuna if he is the opposition’s presidential candidate,” Gachagua said.

Sifuna has similarly expressed willingness to work with Gachagua despite their political differences, including events surrounding Gachagua’s impeachment.

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