Gachagua said he decided to take time off from politics to reflect on the current situation in the country and to understand what was happening around him.
Speaking during the funeral of six family members who died in a road accident in Murang’a County on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Gachagua said his silence was deliberate.
He explained that he wanted to remain quiet and observe how political events were unfolding before making any statement.
Quoting a Kikuyu proverb, he said,
“Sometimes, even if you know how to sing, you choose to watch others sing—not because you cannot, but because you are observing.”
The former Deputy President said his time of reflection gave him a chance to think about the welfare of the Kikuyu community and the direction the country was taking.
He warned that the Kikuyu community was facing serious challenges and needed to stay united.
“I want to tell our people that we are in serious trouble. Any leader harming our children will not be accepted,” he said.
Gachagua also claimed that he had received credible information that President William Ruto was planning actions that could harm their community, though he did not give more details.
Gachagua explained that his visit to Murang’a was not only political but also personal. His wife, Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, comes from the area, and he said it was important for him to stand with the families during their time of mourning.
“Losing six members of one family is a painful experience. As leaders, we must always be close to our people when they face tragedy,” he said.
The six family members died when a matatu they were traveling in lost control and plunged into the Kiama River in Gatanga. The accident left the entire community in deep sorrow.