Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pushed back against accusations of tribalism, asserting that he has been instrumental in fostering unity among Kenya’s diverse communities.

Speaking during an interview in Boston, USA, Gachagua said that contrary to claims by some leaders within the Kenya Kwanza Administration, he has been building bridges across ethnic lines both at home and abroad.

“I have single-handedly united all communities. We are now cousins and in-laws,” Gachagua said, emphasizing his role in strengthening inter-community relations in Kenya.

He noted that while some of his critics in President William Ruto’s Government continue to brand him a tribalist, his actions prove otherwise. “My critics keep calling me a tribalist, but I am the one who has found allies in other communities,” he added.

Gachagua highlighted that his engagements with various Kenyan communities are not limited to the Gikuyu community in diaspora. During his tour in the United States, he said he received invitations from different Kenyan diaspora groups, a testament to the relationships he has cultivated across ethnic divides.

“While here in the US, there are different communities who have invited me to attend their events. Even the Maasai community is asking me to join them at their cultural festival,” Gachagua stated.

The DCP Party leader’s remarks resonate with internal tensions within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, with some allies accusing him of advancing tribal politics.

Gachagua, however, insisted that his track record speaks for itself and that he remains committed to promoting national unity.