In a Facebook post shared on Saturday, January 24, 2026, Wambugu dismissed claims by Gachagua’s allies that the crowd was spontaneous. He appeared skeptical of the narrative being pushed online, suggesting that the turnout was anything but organic. His tone hinted at amusement as he questioned why so much effort was being put into convincing Kenyans that the crowd had gathered naturally.
Wambugu went further to allege that aspirants eyeing political seats in 2027 under the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) banner may have financed the mobilisation. According to him, those planning to contest elections were allegedly assigned crowd targets and contributed funds to ensure the rally appeared successful.
The Karatina rally, held the same day, drew thousands of supporters and marked one of Gachagua’s most visible political engagements in Nyeri County since leaving office. During the event, Gachagua sharply criticised President William Ruto and his allies, claiming he had gone to Karatina to politically “cleanse” the region following the president’s recent tour.
After the rally, Gachagua shared photos online, thanking residents for what he described as overwhelming support and solidarity. He framed the turnout as a strong message against injustice, police brutality, and economic hardship, promising education access and healthcare reforms if his political movement succeeds.
Wambugu’s remarks, however, have injected doubt into that narrative, reviving long-standing questions about crowd mobilisation in Kenyan politics. As public rallies increasingly double as symbols of political strength, the debate over whether numbers reflect genuine support or strategic mobilisation is likely to intensify as 2027 approaches.
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