Caught Off Guard: How Ruto’s Intelligence Team Was Allegedly Blindsided by Gachagua’s US Mission

A fresh political storm is brewing after political commentator Peter Mbae made startling claims about former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent visit to the United States, alleging that President William Ruto’s intelligence team was caught unaware of his activities.

Mbae suggested that while Kenyans were being told Gachagua had travelled to America to rest and strengthen international partnerships, the former Deputy President was also holding important engagements away from the public spotlight.

Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Mbae claimed the alleged intelligence gap could give the opposition an advantage as political preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

He further claimed that developments involving opposition figures caught the ruling establishment by surprise, pointing to meetings involving Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

According to Mbae, the opposition is deliberately keeping some of its political manoeuvres away from public attention while building a wider alliance.

He added that the opposition could delay unveiling its presidential candidate and broader political lineup until approximately 90 days before the General Election.

The commentator argued that announcing the lineup too early could expose the preferred candidate to political pressure and give opponents time to organise against the emerging alliance.

Speaking during a television interview on October 28, 2026, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader confirmed that he had held private discussions with American officials about developments back home.

Gachagua described the meetings as useful but did not reveal the identities of the officials involved or provide specific details about the discussions.

Mbae also addressed questions about possible disagreements among opposition leaders, dismissing suggestions that differences within the political camp necessarily meant the alliance was falling apart.

The remarks point to the delicate negotiations that could shape the opposition’s presidential ticket as the 2027 election approaches.

With Gachagua, Kalonzo, Karua, Matiang’i and other political figures featuring in the unfolding discussions, attention is increasingly shifting to how the opposition intends to settle on one candidate.

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