Fresh political claims have ignited intense debate after a document circulating online purportedly outlined a list of demands allegedly linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in exchange for delivering the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region to a coalition led by Kalonzo Musyoka.
The document, whose authenticity has not been independently verified, paints a picture of a high-stakes political negotiation in which key government positions, security appointments, parliamentary leadership, and regional political control are listed as part of a proposed power-sharing arrangement.
According to the claims, several cabinet positions are described as “non-negotiable,” including the powerful ministries of Finance, Energy, and Roads and Public Infrastructure. Other offices, such as the Attorney General and select security appointments, are reportedly listed as open for negotiation.
The alleged proposals extend beyond Cabinet, touching on some of the country’s most influential security institutions. Among the positions reportedly sought are the Chief of Defence Forces or the Inspector General of Police, the Principal Secretary for Internal Security, and the Director General of the National Intelligence Service. The Director of Criminal Investigations is also mentioned as a negotiable position.
The National Treasury features prominently in the purported demands, with claims that control of the Treasury, the Accountant-General’s office, the Kenya Revenue Authority, and even the leadership of KCB Bank would be reserved under the proposed arrangement. Other strategic institutions, including the Communications Authority, Kenya National Highways Authority, the Ministry of Health, and KEMSA, are also referenced.
Parliament is not left out. The circulating document allegedly seeks influential legislative positions, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Senate Clerk, the Majority Leader in the National Assembly, and the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. Additional committee leadership roles are also reportedly part of the negotiations.
The claims further extend to Nairobi County, where the governorship and key finance positions are allegedly listed as priorities. Leadership of major public universities, including the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and the Open University of Kenya, is also mentioned.
Perhaps the most controversial section of the document concerns the proposed zoning of political parties across different regions. It suggests that Mt. Kenya and Nakuru would be reserved exclusively for the DCP, while Lower Eastern and much of the Coast would fall under Wiper. Western Kenya would reportedly be allocated to DAP-K, with the Gusii region assigned to a party associated with Fred Matiang’i.
The document also contains claims of proposed political conditions that have generated widespread discussion. These include an alleged rejection of any coalition involving ODM and restrictions concerning appointments of members of the Luo community to senior government positions. Such claims have attracted criticism online, with many observers arguing that they promote ethnic exclusion and could undermine national unity if they reflected actual policy.
Finally, the purported agreement reportedly includes guarantees that the Kikuyu community would deliver 95 percent of its vote to the coalition, that DCP would support a Kalonzo Musyoka–Fred Matiang’i presidential ticket, and that Rigathi Gachagua and DCP would represent the interests of the wider GEMA and Mt. Kenya region.
As the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election, political negotiations, coalition-building, and power-sharing discussions are expected to intensify, with every new claim likely to fuel fresh public debate across Kenya’s political landscape.
