On a social media post on December 31, Gachagua expressed hope that 2026 would mark a turning point toward what he called liberation from a "trustless regime."
The impeached Deputy President systematically outlined what he termed failures across multiple sectors of government.
Central to his critique were economic concerns. Gachagua cited rising poverty rates, claiming the poverty index has grown from 38% in 2022 to 46% currently, with an estimated 2 million more Kenyans pushed below the poverty line in 2025.
He noted that Kenya now has the 15th highest extreme poverty rate globally, with 55% of Kenyan children classified as multidimensionally poor.
The former DP condemned alleged attempts to sell strategic national assets including Safaricom's government stake, Bomas of Kenya, and the Masai Mara.
He criticized the rollout of the Social Health Authority, claiming it has caused suffering for teachers and police officers while patients at Kenyatta National Hospital face dire conditions.
Gachagua also addressed the deaths of Gen Z protesters, alleged abductions and extrajudicial killings, and what he described as police brutality and suppressed press freedom.
He lamented the collapse of businesses under punitive tax regimes and the high cost of living affecting ordinary Kenyans.
On education, he expressed sympathy for parents preparing for the January school term, criticizing changes to the free education system established under late President Mwai Kibaki.
Despite outlining these challenges, Gachagua pledged to work toward reclaiming Kenya through better policies across economy, education, healthcare, security, and governance.
He concluded his address with a call for divine blessing on the nation as Kenyans enter the new year.
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