Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sparked conversation in Nyeri County after arriving in a high-end Mercedes-Benz convertible to join young people participating in the “Tuko Kadi” voter registration initiative.

High-profile arrival in Nyeri

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Videos and photos circulating online showed Gachagua making a grand entrance in the luxury convertible, drawing attention from residents and social media users alike. The vehicle, uncommon in grassroots mobilisation events, quickly became part of the wider conversation around the initiative.
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The event took place in Nyeri, particularly in Mathira, his former parliamentary constituency. Gachagua, who served as Deputy President from 2022 to 2024, has remained active in political mobilisation through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
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Focus on youth voter registration

The “Tuko Kadi” initiative is centred on encouraging young people to register as voters and acquire national identification cards ahead of future elections.

Clips shared online show Gachagua engaging directly with youths and urging them to participate in the process.

“We need to register millions of young people,” he said during the drive-in remarks shared across platforms.

The campaign aligns with broader efforts by political actors to mobilize Gen Z voters, a demographic increasingly seen as decisive in upcoming elections.
Rigathi Gachaga // X

Online reactions

  • @Tuko_co_ke: “Ile kadi uko nayo ni red card”
  • @Nairobi_Leo: “Tuko kadi”
  • @thekenyatimes: “Tuko kadi – Rigathi Gachagua”
  • Facebook user Fredrick Nyaga: Referenced ongoing disputes over ownership of the “Tuko Kadi” slogan in political messaging
Some users praised the visibility and youth engagement, while others questioned the optics of a luxury vehicle in a grassroots campaign.
Despite the mixed reactions, turnout at registration centres appeared steady during the mobilisation, with groups of young people seen lining up to participate as the initiative continued across the county.