Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly rebuked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what she called "baseless and demeaning statements" regarding her role in government. This comes after Gachagua reportedly referred to her as a "flower girl" in the Lands Ministry, claiming she was kept in government merely for a salary.

• Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome responded to Rigathi Gachagua's "flower girl" remarks during a visit to Muruka village in Kandara on Tuesday.
• Gachagua allegedly stated in Kikuyu that Wahome had "no voice in government" and was there "to earn a salary because of her children."
• Wahome asserted that her grown children are working and advised Gachagua to "keep my name out of his politics," citing ongoing division ahead of the 2027 general elections.

President William Ruto's decision to orchestrate the impeachment of his Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, in October last year has sparked debate, with some questioning if the timing of the ouster was a political miscalculation.

• The impeachment of Gachagua by Parliament has led to him becoming a "thorn in the flesh" for Ruto's government.
• The article raises the question of whether Ruto's early removal of his deputy was a "big blunder," contrasting it with past presidents who typically differed with their deputies much later in their second terms.
• A photo shows President William Ruto and former DP Rigathi Gachagua together on June 23, 2024, despite the prior impeachment.

The firing of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua through impeachment last year has raised questions about President William Ruto's judgment and timing. This decision has caused Gachagua to become a significant critic of the current administration.

• The impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua occurred in October last year.
• The main figures involved are President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• The article questions if the timing of Gachagua's ouster was a "big blunder," comparing it to how previous presidents handled conflicts with their deputies later in their terms.