NAIROBI, Kenya- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Dallas, Texas, for the fourth leg of his extended United States tour as he steps up engagement with Kenyans living abroad.
Gachagua is scheduled to meet Kenyan caucuses and community groups during his stay in Texas, with discussions expected to focus on diaspora participation in Kenya’s political and economic affairs.
The former deputy president is expected to remain in Dallas until October 1 before travelling to Boston, Massachusetts, for the final scheduled leg of his tour.
His published itinerary places him in Boston between October 1 and October 9.
The Texas visit follows engagements in Spokane, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and Kansas City, Missouri.
Gachagua arrived in Kansas City on September 18 accompanied by his spouse, Reverend Dorcas Rigathi, and was welcomed by members of the Kenyan community.
He has used the tour to meet supporters, community leaders and Kenyans working in the United States while discussing governance and the diaspora’s contribution to the country’s development.
The engagements are also expected to strengthen his political networks ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Before leaving Kenya, Gachagua said he planned to meet partners and supporters to exchange ideas and mobilise resources for the political task ahead.
His Texas meetings come as Kenyan political leaders increasingly turn to the diaspora for financial support, policy ideas and political influence ahead of the next election.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga is also undertaking engagements in the United States, including scheduled visits to Houston and Dallas, as prospective presidential candidates widen their outreach beyond Kenya.
Although only a limited number of Kenyans abroad are registered to vote, the diaspora has become increasingly important because of its economic influence and growing participation in national debates.
Kenya receives hundreds of billions of shillings in annual remittances from citizens working abroad, making the diaspora a key constituency for political leaders.
Gachagua left Kenya on August 26 for the tour, which is expected to last about 50 days. His initial programme included time for rest and family before the start of political engagements.
The DCP leader is expected to return to Kenya after completing the Boston leg of his tour.
