Kenya's greatest asset lies in its youth, says Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosts young leaders from Kirinyaga County at his Wamunyoro Residence on Sunday/HANDOUT

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has described Kenya’s youthful population as the country’s greatest asset.

Gachagua said the nation must recognize the immense potential of young people and prioritize investments in their development.

“Our country’s greatest asset lies in our youthful population. With a significant proportion of our citizens being young people, it is imperative that we recognize their immense potential and prioritize strategic investments in their development,” he said on X.

The former DP spoke after hosting young leaders from Kirinyaga County at his Wamunyoro Residence on Sunday.

He praised the youth for their vibrant energy, fresh insights and commitment to driving positive change.

This a continuation of the many meetings Gachagua has been holding with leaders and various groups of people even as he prepares to throw himself into the race for presidency in 2027.

The meetings are also seen by analysts as his way of countering President William Ruto’s meetings with delegations from across different parts of the country ahead of 2027.

Last week, Gachagua met Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Murang’a as Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from the county at State House, Nairobi.

Gachagua who is working with other Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), former Interior CS Fred Matiangí, Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K), and Martha Karua among others under the United Opposition umbrella also had a one month tour of the United States, where he met and sought support from various groups of Kenyans living there.

He visited a number of states to sell his agenda to Kenyans in Diaspora.

The former DP and other opposition allied leaders have previously discussed backing a single candidate to vie against President Ruto.