Ruto Criticizes Gachagua for Wasting Five Years in Parliament - March 2026

President William Ruto publicly criticized his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of wasting five years in Parliament during his tenure as MP for Mathira Constituency. The remarks come amidst ongoing political tensions between the two former allies. In a separate development, a secret meeting between Jeremiah Kioni and Rigathi Gachagua signals a shift in the Mt Kenya political landscape, with Kioni visiting Gachagua in what is being described as a conciliation move. These developments highlight the fractured relationship between Ruto and his former deputy, with both sides maneuvering in the post-2022 political environment.

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Ruto to Gachagua: You wasted five years in Parliament

President William Ruto has publicly criticized his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of wasting five years in parliament during his tenure as the MP for Mathira Constituency.

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