Speaking at a political gathering, Gachagua argued that leaders who switch parties after winning office should return to the electorate before continuing to serve under a different political banner. “If they have confidence that the people are behind them, they should go back to the voters,” Gachagua said. His remarks come as political parties continue to reposition ahead of the next general election, with defections becoming increasingly common across Kenya’s political landscape. Supporters of the ruling party have dismissed calls for by-elections, arguing that party affiliation is governed by the Constitution and relevant electoral laws. Legal experts have previously noted that such cases depend on constitutional provisions, the Political Parties Act and determinations by the relevant institutions, including Parliament, county assemblies and the courts.