Gachagua Criticizes President Ruto Over Drought and Northern Kenya Corruption - February 2026

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly criticized President William Ruto's handling of the ongoing drought crisis. Gachagua specifically targeted the president's response to the drought in northern counties and urged the government to declare the situation a national disaster, emphasizing the need for aid. In addition to the drought, Gachagua also accused President Ruto of being responsible for rampant corruption and plunder in Northern Kenya. These criticisms suggest a potential rift within the country's leadership.

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