Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday met a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in his continued tour of the United States.

Speaking during the meetings, Gachagua emphasised the crucial of the diaspora community in Kenya’s economic growth and development.

“The current highest foreign exchange earner comes from diaspora remittances, surpassing income from tea, coffee, and tourism,” he said.

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The former DP said it is clear that serious conversations with the diaspora community on how to partner with them and enable them to contribute even more effectively to the country’s progress.

“Together, we can harness the full potential of our diaspora as a powerful force for sustainable development,” Gachagua said.

In his tour of the US, Gachagua is seeking partners and popularising his party, DCP, to the diaspora community ahead of the 2027 polls.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets a section of Kenyans living in Worcester and Boston in the United States/HANDOUT