According to reports, the DCP leader has outlined a multi pronged strategy with the ultimate goal of unseating his current boss, President William Ruto, in the 2027 general elections.
This signals a dramatic and potentially irrevocable fracture at the very top of Kenya's ruling coalition.
The centerpiece of Gachagua's alleged plan is a concerted effort to politically isolate President Ruto in the crucial vote rich Mt. Kenya region.
His reported strategy involves forging a powerful alliance with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, and other regional bigwigs.
By consolidating this bloc, Gachagua aims to lock the President out of his own backyard, severing his access to the vital support base that was instrumental in his 2022 victory.
This move underscores the intense ethnic and regional calculations that continue to define Kenyan politics.
Furthermore, Gachagua has been forced to publicly deny rumors of internal dissent, specifically refuting claims that his deputy, Malala, has abandoned him.
Such denials often highlight underlying tensions and suggest a frantic effort to maintain a united front while preparing for a major political war.
If these reports are accurate, the country is witnessing the early stages of a high-stakes power struggle that will dominate the political narrative for the next three years.
The coming months will likely see intensified realignments, public spats, and a fierce battle for control of the Mt. Kenya region, setting the stage for a bitterly contested 2027 election.