President William Ruto has brushed aside efforts by his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, to undermine his political standing in the Mt Kenya region, asserting that such attempts are futile and bound to fail. Speaking during a Sunday church service at ACK St Paul’s Church Kariki in Othaya, Nyeri County, the
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Gachagua Criticises Foreign Traders Dominating Nairobi Markets
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has raised concern over the growing presence of foreign hawkers, particularly Chinese nationals, in Nairobi’s informal trading spaces, arguing that the trend is hurting local entrepreneurs. Gachagua made the remarks on Thursday, January 9, while touring several major markets in the capital as part of
Gachagua Courts Sifuna and Babu to Join His New Party DCP
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his political activities in Nairobi.Gachagua extended an invitation to ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, suggesting they were welcome to join his party, the DCP, or any other constituent party of the United Opposition if they
Dennis Onyango Asks Luos and ODM to Back Ruto’s 2027 Bid
Raila Odinga's long serving personal assistant (PA) Dennis Onyango has asked Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), and by extension the entire Luo community to rally behind President William Ruto in 2027.Dennis Onyango, while speaking in a meeting in South Nyanza, asked his audience to stop pretending that ODM would produce a
“Gachagua was clueless” says President William Ruto
On the final day of his developmental tour in Western Kenya, President William Ruto visited Bungoma and Busia counties, where his fraught relationship with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took center stage. During his visit, Ruto reiterated his reasons for parting ways with Gachagua, emphasizing his commitment to improving the lives
President Ruto accuses Gachagua of divisive politics
President William Ruto has criticized impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly attempting to sow discord among Kenyans along ethnic lines, asserting that such efforts will ultimately be futile. Since his removal from office, Gachagua has consistently challenged the Kenya Kwanza government, while simultaneously engaging in a charm offensive in the
Gachagua calls for ICC intervention over criminal gang allegations
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged his allied Members of Parliament to assemble a team of lawyers to draft a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the government of sponsoring a notorious criminal gang linked to crimes against humanity. Speaking at a church service in Nyeri County on
Ichung’wah Links Implicates Gachagua with abductions
National Assembly Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung’wah has made explosive claims linking the recent surge in abductions to impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking during the burial of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother, Maayi Nanyama, on Friday, Ichung’wah accused Gachagua of facilitating the kidnappings while shifting the blame onto
PS Omollo slams Gachagua over illicit alcohol claims
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has refuted allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who claimed that the government is deliberately targeting the Mt. Kenya region with illicit alcohol. Speaking during a church service in Nakuru, Gachagua's comments were described by Omollo as politically motivated and lacking empathy for
Gachagua laments for being removed from Ruto’s WhatsApp group
Depy President Rigathi Gachagua has lamented after being removed from President William Ruto's WhatsApp group diary.The Deputy President said that the move to remove him and some of his staff from Ruto's WhatsApp group has made it difficult to work efficiently.He cited missing important presidential events due to a lack