Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has held talks with Kenyans living and working in Boston, Massachusetts, as he continues his extended tour of the United States. The discussions focused on concerns about the country’s economic and governance situation, including youth unemployment and the environment for investors. Gachagua said many Kenyans he met during his tour were concerned about the direction of the country and believed significant changes were necessary.
Gachagua stated that many Kenyans are ready to invest in Kenya and help create jobs, but investor confidence depends on a determined fight against corruption and respect for the rule of law. He made these remarks after engaging Kenyans in the Boston area, including during discussions in Westford, Massachusetts. The engagement provided an opportunity to exchange views on Kenya’s future and discuss how the diaspora could contribute to national development.
During his engagement in Westford, Massachusetts, Gachagua had insightful discussions about Kenya’s future. He reiterated his stated commitment to resetting the country and restoring its constitutional foundations. Gachagua said he has reaffirmed his commitment to helping reset the country and restore its constitutional foundations, so Kenya can rebuild the trust and confidence it once enjoyed.
Gachagua’s Boston engagement is part of a wider US tour that has taken him through several states since September. He arrived in Boston on October 1 after concluding engagements in Texas, where he had also met Kenyans and other stakeholders. His published itinerary places him in Massachusetts through October 9.
Before arriving in Boston, Gachagua said Kenyans living abroad had demonstrated skills and resilience that could contribute to Kenya’s development. He stated that Kenyans daring abroad and succeeding is a testament to the talent, resilience, and ingenuity found at home. Gachagua added that the skills and experiences acquired by Kenyans in the diaspora could be useful in strengthening the management of national resources and creating wealth.
Gachagua was accompanied during the Boston engagements by his wife, Rev Dorcas Rigathi, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, and Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, popularly known as Mejja Donk. While in Boston, Gachagua indicated that he would continue consulting Kenyans living abroad, emphasizing the role he believes the diaspora can play in Kenya’s development.
Gachagua emphasized that by working in partnership with the diaspora, Kenya will move further through technology transfer and inventions. He stated that together, they will continue building a stronger and united country. Gachagua’s engagements with the Kenyan diaspora aim to address pressing national issues, including youth unemployment and investor confidence.
Key points
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua engages with Kenyans in Boston to discuss national issues.
- Gachagua emphasizes the need for bold change to address youth unemployment and investor confidence.
- The engagements aim to explore how the diaspora can contribute to Kenya’s development.
