During a recent burial ceremony in Limuru, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made strong remarks criticizing President William Ruto.
Gachagua accused Ruto of betraying the Mount Kenya region, alleging that the president had not fulfilled promises made to the community.
He emphasized that the region had played a pivotal role in securing Ruto’s presidency and insisted that gratitude should be reciprocated in concrete actions, not just words.
Gachagua’s sentiments come against the backdrop of growing tensions within the Kenya Kwanza administration, where factions loyal to Ruto and Gachagua are becoming increasingly evident.
Gachagua’s speech also alluded to his perception of political isolation and targeted actions against him.
He accused Ruto’s allies of undermining his office and orchestrating an impeachment motion as part of a broader effort to diminish his influence.
These claims add to the ongoing friction within the ruling coalition, where leaders like Gachagua feel their contributions are being overlooked.
The discord mirrors past political rifts, with Gachagua asserting that the Mount Kenya region has historically been steadfast in supporting those in power, making Ruto a major beneficiary of their loyalty.
This public confrontation follows Ruto’s recent visit to Kisumu, where he engaged with opposition strongholds in a show of unity.
However, Gachagua criticized the strategy, implying it ignored key issues affecting Mount Kenya residents.
He also warned against what he described as attempts to stifle his voice in advocating for fair governance.
As the political temperature rises, observers note that these disputes could impact the cohesion of the Kenya Kwanza alliance and potentially influence the broader political landscape in Kenya.
I know Rigathi Gachagua from A-Z:
— Bianca™ (@BiancaNaom1) November 28, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua stage-managed the attack today to attract sympathy!
Rigathi Gachagua hired goons to invade Uhuru Kenyatta's farm.
Rigathi Gachagua used hired goons to terrorise MCAs who were opposed to his late brother, the governor of… pic.twitter.com/kfLhRrfNkN
Goons were ferried in buses by Ichung’wah and Moses Kuria to Limuru to attack Rigathi Gachagua. They do not respect the dead. pic.twitter.com/FCdAtE5OAD
— Cornelius K. Ronoh (@itskipronoh) November 28, 2024
State goons attacking mourners and Rigathi Gachagua in limuru… They destroyed chairs, vehicles and injured some pic.twitter.com/JpggK4YLUh
— Jame (@Cjamehk) November 28, 2024
