Rigathi Gachagua returns to hero’s welcome in Nairobi after month-long US tour
The Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua, landed in Kenya today after a one-and-a-half-month stay in the United States States of America to a heroic welcome.
The former Deputy President landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at noon, where he was being waited for by his enthusiastic supporters.
Photos and video from the scene posted on social media show overwhelming crowds of predominantly youth supporters who had gathered along the roads leading from JKIA with colorful banners bearing DCP party colors and welcoming messages.
Many supporters displayed banners reading “Welcome Home Mfalme,” demonstrating their reverence for the former Deputy President.
Upon landing, Gachagua took time to wave and greet the crowd before the procession officially departed from JKIA.
He acknowledged the enthusiastic reception from his supporters, who had braved the heavy security presence to welcome him.
The crowd’s energy was particularly evident through the continuous chanting of “Wantam,” Gachagua’s signature slogan, suggesting that President William Ruto will serve only one term in office.
The enthusiasm around the “Wantam” slogan was so infectious that even DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala was captured on camera vibing with the crowd atop his vehicle, singing along to a “Wantam” song as the procession made its way from the airport.
The procession is expected to make several stopovers in the CBD before culminating at the historic Kamukunji grounds, where Gachagua is scheduled to address his supporters in what promises to be a significant political rally.
Several political leaders, including Nyandarua Senator John Methu and his Kiambu counterpart Karungo wa Thangw’a, were at the airport to welcome Gachagua back.
