Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has expressed relief following the departure of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, who left the country for the United States on the night of Wednesday, July 9.

Gachagua, the leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), is on his first international trip since his ouster from office in October 2024.

The former DP announced that he would embark on a two-month tour across the US to engage with Kenyans in the diaspora and international stakeholders.

During his visit, Gachagua would hold town hall meetings and attend community events in Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he would promote his new political agenda.

Reacting to the trip, Sudi, a UDA MP, did not mince his words, describing Gachagua as a 'troublemaker' whose absence would bring calm to the country.

“Kenya breathes a sigh of relief as its most notorious troublemaker and goon departs. Peace can now flourish,” Sudi stated.

His remarks sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, with some interpreting them as evidence of internal tensions within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.

Others claimed the government was unsettled by Gachagua’s growing political influence and vocal criticism since his exit from office.

Martin Njue Mutongoria

"Enyewe, the truthful man is a force to reckon with. You mean that you have sleepless nights because of his heat."

Justin G Morris

"Wait until he's coming back. You'll know that Raila Odinga has been a joke all along. Riggy G means business, and the second half is loading."

Mary Mwaura

"I wonder why people hate someone but they still follow what he does; that's the stupidest thing na sijasengenya mtu mimi."

Tutor Starno

"They thought Gachagua was the problem. Turns out he was just the gatekeeper of the real madness."

Jane Eliud

"We already miss him...at first I thought it's only girls and ladies who got sleepless nights...🤣🤣🤣 Kumbe, even the so-called politicians are experiencing sleepless nights because of our truthful man."

Kanyi Murunga

"At least tonight, some quarters can breathe a sigh of relief, without the usual nightmares and hallucinations that have become the norm for the last few months... At least, they can utilise this good gesture and catch some sleep for a little while."

Toure Richard

"After 2 months, we'll flock to the airport to receive him like a king. This is our kingpin."

Meanwhile, in a scathing attack, the former deputy president accused President William Ruto of orchestrating state-sponsored violence against communities in the Mt Kenya region and dismissing efforts to seek justice.

Gachagua alleged that the head of state had deliberately ignored the suffering in the region, failing to issue any condolences or condemn the attacks.

He further warned that the matter would be escalated beyond Kenyan institutions, indicating plans to pursue action at the International Criminal Court.

Source: TUKO.co.ke