Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed that a ranch in Texas that recently came into the public spotlight is his private home, where he plans to spend 15 days after concluding his extended stay in the United States.
Mr Gachagua, who left Kenya on August 26, is scheduled to conclude his 50-day US tour in Boston on October 10. He will, however, not return to Kenya immediately, instead proceeding to the Texas property for what his party describes as a 15-day political conclave.
The ranch came into the public spotlight on September 28 after Mumias East MP Peter Salasya posted photographs and videos of himself meeting Mr Gachagua at the property.
Asked about the property, Mr Gachagua yesterday confirmed to the Nation that it belonged to him.
“Why not... yes, the property is mine... It is my other Wamunyoro private home,” he said.
His sentiments appear to corroborate a statement he made in an engagement forum Kenyans living in Texas on September 26.
“I am happy we have this here and welcome to our Wamunyoro Texas.it was thoughtful of the organisres to come here at home instead of hotels so that we have a homely atmosphere,” he said.
On August 2,2025 Mr Gachagua also posted photos of the home with the caption “Feeling at Home, far away from home.”
The house is a single-storey, sprawling brick home with a broad, low-pitched, multi-section roof. The exterior is predominantly exposed reddish-brown brick, with large dark-framed windows and several glass doors opening onto the veranda.
Guests at Gachagua's ranch in Texas, United States.
The house sits on a large, exceptionally well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed grass extending well out from the building with outdoor seating, tables and chairs arranged beneath it.
Photos shared by Mr Gachagua show the property set within a fenced pasture with green grass, horses and Texas longhorn cattle.
A white utility golf cart was also seen at the property, which had markings reading “Wamunyoro Texas” and “Riggy G”.
“I will one day own one like this. Mr Gachagua told me all I need is hard work, financial discipline and trust in God,” Mr Salasya told the Nation .
The property will now become the base for the next phase of Mr Gachagua’s stay in the US, during which he is expected to hold meetings with political allies, international contacts and experts as he works on his party’s plans for the 2027 General Election.
According to DCP Secretary General-designate John Methu, Mr Gachagua’s US tour has so far covered five cities.
He spent 10 days resting before beginning his political activities in Spokane, Washington, from September 4 to 10, where he held community gatherings.
He then travelled to Portland, Oregon, from September 10 to 16, where he attended religious services and an interdenominational fellowship. On September 18, he proceeded to Kansas City, Missouri, for community engagements and one-on-one meetings.
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Pastor Dorcus Gachagua, outiside their Texas ranch in United States.
He was in Texas from September 24 to October 1, where he held engagements with Kenyans living in the state, before beginning the final leg of his tour in Boston on October 1.
Mr Methu said Mr Gachagua’s time at the Texas property would include discussions on the DCP’s political agenda, coalition-building and the selection of a joint presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
“We are going to review all the 86 public and private sessions that Mr Gachagua has had so far in the USA for the past 50 days,” Mr Warui said.
He said some of the meetings had involved international contacts and focused on Kenya’s economic and human rights situation, as well as what he described as the country’s transition towards an alternative government.
Mr Warui said the Texas meetings would also be used to refine the party’s economic proposals and prepare its manifesto ahead of the 2027 election.
Among the issues to be discussed is a proposed strategy for reducing Kenya’s debt burden, including freezing net new borrowing for recurrent expenditure, restructuring domestic borrowing and increasing reliance on concessional financing.
The DCP proposal also includes merging 35 parastatals, reviewing stalled projects, widening the tax base, increasing county own-source revenue and creating a sinking fund for future debt repayments.
Mr Gachagua’s return date to Kenya remains unknown and will be communicated later, Mr Methu said.
