Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for allegedly misusing Ksh6.2 billion through a hastily approved supplementary budget just before the close of the 2024/25 financial year.
In a post on his X account on June 17, 2026, Gachagua highlighted that this significant sum was pushed through government votes in just 13 days before the financial year ended on June 30.
“Mr. William Ruto and his team are on a looting spree,” Gachagua stated. “Realizing their time is up, they’re claiming it’s injury time—that’s their mantra.”
He emphasized that Kenya’s public resources are being drained while many citizens struggle to access basic services. “They are robbing from vulnerable Kenyans. Kenya is being fleeced dry!” he added.
Gachagua detailed that the Ksh6.2 billion was allocated under categories like maintenance, operations, and security. He asserted that these funds would be accessed as cash through various government offices, including the State House and the Office of the Deputy President.
“The cash is being siphoned from State House, the Office of the Deputy President, and the National Intelligence Service,” he claimed.
He also suggested that some of this money was being diverted for political activities ahead of upcoming by-elections, alleging it was intended for “bribing voters, paying goons, and buying MPs and Senators.”
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is on the horizon in Nyandarua County due to the recent passing of the sitting MP. Gachagua raised concerns about the transparency of these budget allocations, questioning their adherence to parliamentary approval and Treasury procedures.
He contrasted the alleged spending with the dire state of public services, noting, “Hospitals are lacking essential drugs, cancer patients are in agony, and students are facing funding delays.”
His statements underscore the growing debate over government spending priorities amid rising public debt and living costs in Kenya.
Gachagua has ramped up his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration since his impeachment in 2024, establishing himself as a vocal opponent focused on governance and public finance issues. He is currently engaging with grassroots leaders to build political support ahead of the 2027 General Election and has announced a 45-day pause from public rallies to strategize and consult legally.
These consultations aim to shape what he describes as a “liberation agenda” for Kenya’s future political landscape.
