Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has continued his extended tour of the United States, using meetings with Kenyans living abroad to discuss Kenya’s political, economic and social situation. His latest engagements have taken him to Boston, Massachusetts, where he has met members of the Kenyan diaspora, religious leaders and other groups. The Boston visit comes toward the final phase of a US tour that has lasted about 50 days and previously included stops in Washington, Oregon, Kansas and Texas. 

Gachagua arrived in Boston on October 1, 2026, accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, popularly known as Mejja Donk. He said the purpose of the visit was to continue engaging Kenyans living and working in the United States and to listen to their views about Kenya.

Gachagua praises Kenyans living in America

One of the central messages Gachagua has delivered during his US tour is that Kenyans living abroad should be considered important partners in Kenya's development.

Upon arriving in Boston, he praised Kenyans in the diaspora for building successful lives despite living far from home. He said their achievements demonstrate the talent, resilience and ingenuity that also exists within Kenya.

Gachagua argued that Kenya should make better use of the skills, experience and knowledge acquired by its citizens abroad. According to him, Kenyans in the diaspora can contribute to the management of national resources, investment, technology and wealth creation.

He said the country should not take the diaspora for granted because their knowledge and experience can help Kenya develop. 

His message about diaspora remittances

During his September 27 meeting with Kenyans in Dallas, Texas, Gachagua placed strong emphasis on the economic contribution made by Kenyans living abroad.

He told the diaspora that they should not remain spectators in matters concerning Kenya simply because they live outside the country. Instead, he argued that they should become active partners in decisions concerning the country's future.

Gachagua pointed to diaspora remittances as a major source of foreign exchange for Kenya. He contrasted today's remittance inflows with earlier periods when coffee, tea and tourism played major roles as foreign-exchange earners.

He further argued that the money sent home by Kenyans abroad helps the country meet its foreign-currency needs, including financing imports and servicing obligations denominated in foreign currency. 

His argument was therefore that economic contribution should translate into greater participation in national affairs.

Gachagua talks about jobs and youth unemployment

Another major issue raised during his Boston engagement was youth unemployment.

On October 3, Gachagua said Kenyans he had met in Boston were deeply concerned about the direction of the country, particularly unemployment among young people.

He said Kenya needs what he described as “bold, far-reaching change” to address the employment challenge facing young people. He linked the diaspora's potential contribution to this problem, arguing that Kenyans living abroad can invest in Kenya, transfer skills and technology and help create employment opportunities. 

The issue of employment has featured prominently throughout his US tour. During his Texas engagements, discussions with potential investors also focused on investment and job creation.

His message on corruption and investor confidence

Gachagua also spoke about the environment facing people who want to invest in Kenya.

He said many Kenyans living abroad are willing to invest in the country and create jobs but argued that investor confidence requires stronger action against corruption and respect for the rule of law.

According to Gachagua, fighting corruption and creating predictable government processes would help restore confidence among investors.

He has also discussed tax incentives for investors who create jobs, presenting such measures as part of the economic approach he would support if his political camp assumes power. These statements are part of his political programme ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. 

Gachagua says Kenya needs a reset

During his latest Boston engagement, Gachagua said he had reaffirmed his commitment to helping “reset” Kenya.

He linked this proposed reset to restoring confidence in institutions and rebuilding what he described as Kenya's constitutional foundations.

He said discussions with Kenyans in Westford, Massachusetts, had focused on the future of the country and the changes they believe are necessary.

Gachagua said his objective was to rebuild trust and confidence in Kenya. 

This message forms part of his broader criticism of aspects of governance in Kenya. During his US tour, he has repeatedly raised issues surrounding corruption, public accountability, constitutional principles and the management of national resources.

Gachagua's remarks about the church

Gachagua has also used his Boston visit to speak about the role of religious institutions in Kenyan society.

After meeting clergy and participating in an indoor prayer service, he said the church plays an important role in nurturing moral character.

He argued that Kenya should continue seeking counsel from the church, particularly when dealing with laws, policies and moral questions.

According to his remarks, spiritual wisdom should have a place in discussions about the country's laws and public policies. 

The statement adds a religious dimension to his discussions in Boston, where he has been meeting both members of the Kenyan community and religious leaders.

Gachagua speaks about Kenya's 2027 election

Politics has also been part of Gachagua's engagements in the United States.

The former Deputy President has continued discussing the political situation in Kenya and the opposition's efforts to work together ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In Boston, he accused President William Ruto of attempts to divide the opposition. That is Gachagua's political claim, rather than an independently established fact. Reports on his Boston remarks say he maintained that the opposition would remain united ahead of the 2027 election. 

Gachagua has also commented on allegations concerning foreigners participating in Kenya's elections. On October 2, he rejected the possibility of non-Kenyans participating in the country's vote and said Kenyans themselves would prevent such participation. These remarks came amid political controversy over allegations concerning voter registration and participation along the Kenya-Uganda border. 

Technology and innovation

Gachagua has additionally emphasized technology transfer and innovation as areas where Kenyans abroad can help their country.

He said stronger cooperation between Kenyans overseas and institutions and businesses in Kenya could allow the country to benefit from knowledge and technological expertise acquired abroad.

His message is that the diaspora should not only send money home but should also bring skills, ideas, business networks and technological knowledge that can support Kenya's economic growth. 

What his USA tour means for his Kenya message

Gachagua's US tour has provided him with a platform to communicate directly with Kenyans living abroad at a time when attention is increasingly turning toward the 2027 General Election.

His engagements have combined economic discussions, diaspora affairs, religious meetings and political consultations. He has consistently presented the diaspora as an important part of Kenya's economic future.

The Boston meetings have therefore continued themes that emerged earlier in Texas: greater diaspora participation in national affairs, investment in Kenya, job creation, technology transfer, accountability, constitutional governance and opposition cooperation.

It is also important to distinguish Gachagua's statements from independently verified facts. Several of his comments about the government's conduct, opposition politics and the intentions of political actors are political claims or positions expressed by him. They should be understood in that context rather than treated as independently established findings.