Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has told off former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for writing off ODM leader Raila Odinga's influence in the run-up to the 2027 elections.

While fielding questions from Kenyans in the United States, Gachagua said Raila has lost his influence in parts of the country that voted for him in the 2022 general elections.

He said the ODM leader will not assist President William Ruto to win the 2027 election because he has lost Kisii, Kamba, and part of the Luhya votes that voted for him in the last election.

Mr Gachagua conducted his first official engagement with the Kenyan diaspora in Seattle, Washington State, three days ago.