Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that residents of several villages in Evurore Ward are overwhelmed by what he described as the harsh realities facing them under the current administration.
In a message shared on his X platform during his visit to Kanyueri, Kiambundu, Ciurari and Mbaraga villages, Gachagua said he held what he called a jovial village conversation with locals, where they expressed their frustrations.
“I shared a jovial village conversation with my fellow villagers and spoke openly the truth about this brutal regime,” he said.
According to Gachagua, the residents said they were struggling to survive.
He reported that the villagers told him they can hardly breathe anymore as their economic activities decline.
“They told me they can hardly breathe anymore. Their muguka business is down and taxes are choking them,” Gachagua said.
Gachagua described the residents as overwhelmed and exhausted to endure anymore, adding that the feeling of despair dominated the conversations he held across the ward.
During the visit, he said he took time to share what he termed “the beautiful story of Newton Karish” and spoke about the upcoming November 27, 2025, by-elections in Mbeere North.
The former DP said this was part of his engagement with the community as they prepared for the November by-elections.
He also noted receiving hospitality from the family of Mbuvu wa Kiarani, known as Kang’aka, during his tour.
To accompany his message, Gachagua also posted pictures which showed him being served tea with some bread by the host.
According to him, villagers were firm that they would remain loyal to their local political choices.
He said, “The villagers confided in me that they will never allow betrayal of their son, Newton Karish.”
Gachagua’s remarks add to the rising political temperature
in the region ahead of the by-election, as local leaders intensify their
outreach efforts and residents voice growing concerns about economic pressure
and security.
This comes a day after the former DP intensified his grassroots mobilisation in Mbeere North, urging residents to turn out in large numbers for the November 27 polls.
He is backing Newton Karish of the Democratic Party, whom he describes as a people-focused candidate capable of driving change in the constituency.
Gachagua said he will continue visiting homes and villages to ensure voters hear the message of what he termed a liberation agenda.
He framed the campaign as a movement to build a stronger and more united Kenya.
“I am with the villagers every step of the way,” he said.
He added that his efforts were focused on reaching people ‘one by one, home by home, village by village.’
