“Form Your Own Party or Fail,” Gachagua Warns Matiang’i in Bombshell Interview

The political temperature in Mount Kenya reached a boiling point on Monday, January 13, 2026, as Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua issued a stern warning to Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i. Speaking during a candid interview on Kameme FM, the former Deputy President—affectionately known as Riggy G—cautioned Matiang’i that his current political trajectory could lead to a dead end unless he establishes his own political vehicle.

Gachagua argued that relying on “borrowed” party structures like Jubilee leaves Matiang’i vulnerable to internal sabotage, particularly from powerful figures who once served under Gachagua and have since shifted their loyalties.

In a startling claim, Gachagua alleged that the Jubilee Party has been infiltrated by “moles” acting on behalf of President William Ruto. He pointed to the “loud silence” from Jubilee leadership when retired President Uhuru Kenyatta faced recent verbal onslaughts from ODM members allied with the government.

“Nobody spoke until I spoke myself,” Gachagua declared, positioning himself as the primary defender of the Kenyatta legacy. He warned Matiang’i that the very people surrounding him in Jubilee are the ones who will ultimately derail his ambitions to consolidate a regional base.

Gachagua’s advice to Matiang’i was centered on the concept of political discipline. According to the DCP leader, a politician without their own party is a politician without a home or a loyal base. He noted that even potential partners like ODM are skeptical of Matiang’i’s current standing, viewing him as a guest in a “Kikuyu party” rather than a leader of his own movement.

“A way to bring discipline to any region is by making a political party, or else people will disrespect you,” Gachagua explained, clarifying that his remarks were purely strategic rather than an act of hostility toward Jubilee.

Despite their past differences, Gachagua reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. He vowed to continue shielding the retired President from “external attacks,” particularly from those close to the current administration. By framing himself as the protector of the “community’s son,” Gachagua is clearly drawing a line in the sand for any politician—Matiang’i included—who seeks to lead Mount Kenya without honoring its established elders.

Gachagua’s final message to the former Interior CS was blunt: “I know those people. If he continues with them, he will go nowhere.”