Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has applauded the victory of Peter Mutharika in Malawi’s recent election, calling the result a “continental statement” that demonstrates the power of the ballot. He urged Kenyans to draw courage and use their vote to demand better governance ahead of the 2027 polls. allAfrica.com+3Citizen Digital+3Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+3
Taking to social media, Gachagua said the outcome signals to African leaders that the era of “religious hypocrisy, corruption, dictatorship, and self-serving regimes” is waning. He warned that political systems built on fear and propaganda are vulnerable to the will of the people. allAfrica.com+3Citizen Digital+3Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+3
He specifically invoked Kenya’s trajectory, urging citizens to reject cynicism or intimidation, noting that “Wantam is real”—a slogan he uses to rally public engagement in upcoming elections. Citizen Digital+2Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2
