Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his public criticism of President William Ruto, accusing him of being responsible for the Impeachment against him.
In a bold statement made recently, Gachagua described Ruto as a “vicious man, full of hate,” and warned that if anything were to happen to him or his family, the president would be directly responsible.
This public fallout has escalated as Gachagua was impeached a move spearheaded by MPs aligned with Ruto’s administration.
Gachagua has attributed the impeachment efforts to Ruto’s influence, accusing the president of providing funds to MPs in a bid to remove him from office.
In a fiery speech, Gachagua asserted that without his support, particularly from the Mount Kenya region, Ruto would not have secured his 2022 presidential victory.
He further warned that betrayal of the Mt. Kenya electorate could have dire consequences for the president’s political future.
The impeachment motion, reportedly backed by over 240 MPs, accused Gachagua of constitutional violations and misconduct.
Despite this, the removed deputy president has remained defiant, vowing not to be shaken and accusing those close to Ruto of undermining him.
This conflict within the Kenya Kwanza alliance has drawn widespread attention, with political leaders and observers closely watching how the situation emerges.
Gachagua’s allies have warned that any further attempts to him could destabilize the country, while Ruto’s supporters have dismissed Gachagua’s statements as mere attempts to seek sympathy from the public.
The rift between the two leaders represents a significant moment in Kenyan politics, with implications for the country’s stability and the future of the ruling coalition.
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