Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu, once a close ally of Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, has questioned his unusual silence.
Through his Facebook page on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Wambugu suggested that the former Deputy President’s lack of public statements was puzzling, especially given his reputation as one of the most outspoken figures in Kenyan politics.
“Gachagua must continue inciting, lying & contradicting himself, otherwise we will have no content to share & will not get likes! Weuh! His silence is not good for our page – at all!
‘Someone please give Gachagua the Mic! We insist. Gachagua’s silence is very abnormal. Is it trauma from the airport ‘welcome’; shock from Yvonne’s interview; or his secret dossiers & recordings are over? Ama watu wa yues mlifanya mtu wetu mambo very bad?” Wambugu wrote.
His remarks come a week after Gachagua returned from the United States to a chaotic reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where police and supporters clashed in a show of strength that ended in violent confrontations.
Ngunjiri Wambugu post slamming Gachagua. Photo: Screengshot by Kenya Digest
Observers have since noted that Gachagua has gone unusually quiet, despite being a frequent critic of President William Ruto’s government.
Wambugu further pointed to Gachagua’s recent appearance on Citizen TV, where he gave an explosive interview that unsettled both government allies and opposition camps.
According to Wambugu, silence following such a public exchange has only fuelled speculation about Gachagua’s next move.
Political analysts say the silence could either be a calculated strategy to rebrand himself after months of heated rhetoric or a moment of reflection following the turbulent events at JKIA. Others argue that his political rivals may be exploiting his silence to question his influence.
Ngunjiri Wambugu bashing Gachagua in a facebook post. Photo: Screenshot by Kenya Digest.
Gachagua’s absence from the national conversation is already being felt in Mt Kenya politics, where his voice has traditionally shaped narratives. With the 2027 elections drawing closer, his silence raises questions about whether he is preparing for a bigger comeback or struggling to re-establish his political footing.
For Wambugu, however, the silence itself has become the story. His playful yet pointed remarks reflect a broader curiosity about what Gachagua’s next steps will be in a fast-shifting political environment.