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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, August 12, 2026Gachagua Delivers Scathing Critique of Ruto Administration - August 2026
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Gachagua Delivers Scathing Critique of Ruto Administration - August 2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a scathing critique of President William Ruto's administration, asserting that the Kenya Kwanza government has failed to deliver on its 2022 campaign promises over the past four years. A fact-check analysis of his speech, referred to as the 'Ruto at 4' address, scrutinized several claims made regarding economic indicators and government actions. Additionally, a separate fact-check of Gachagua's claims about NSSF remittances, fuel price increases, procurement tenders, national debt, and the release of an investigation report revealed several inaccuracies. These stories collectively focus on Gachagua's public evaluation of Ruto's tenure and the verification of his statements.

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Tuesday 11:39 PMNation Politics

Gachagua's verdict on Ruto: Four wasted years

Gachagua's verdict on Ruto: Four wasted years

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a scathing critique of President William Ruto's administration, asserting that the Kenya Kwanza government has failed to deliver on its 2022 campaign promises over the past four years.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a scathing critique of President William Ruto's administration, asserting that the Kenya Kwanza government has failed to deliver on its 2022 campaign promises over the past four years.

  • Gachagua presented a 39-page assessment accusing the administration of a "hollow and deceptive" plan, citing increased cost of living, taxation, and debt.
  • Key figures involved include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto.
  • Gachagua highlighted a significant rise in fuel prices, with Super Petrol increasing from Sh159.12 to Sh214.03 per litre, and diesel from Sh140 to Sh222.86.
  • Public debt has reportedly surged from Sh8.66 trillion to Sh13.02 trillion.
Tuesday 8:14 PMNation PoliticsFirst

Fact-checking Gachagua’s 'Ruto at 4' address

Fact-checking Gachagua’s 'Ruto at 4' address

A fact-check analysis of Deputy President Gachagua's speech, referred to as the 'Ruto at 4' address, has scrutinized several claims made regarding economic indicators and government actions.

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Key Highlights

A fact-check analysis of Deputy President Gachagua's speech, referred to as the 'Ruto at 4' address, has scrutinized several claims made regarding economic indicators and government actions.

  • NSSF contributions were found to be approximately Sh7 billion monthly, not over Sh100 billion as stated.
  • Increases in petrol and diesel prices were confirmed, though the percentage for petrol was slightly misstated as 34.05% instead of 34.5%.
  • While China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has secured tenders worth Sh1.2 trillion, some of these projects predated August 2022.
  • The national debt has indeed risen to Sh13.02 trillion from Sh8.66 trillion in August 2022.
  • The investigation report into the air crash that claimed General Francis Ogolla was released in April 2025, contradicting the claim of its non-release.
Tuesday 8:14 PMNation Politics

Gachagua’s ‘accountability statement and performance audit’ fact check

Gachagua’s ‘accountability statement and performance audit’ fact check

A fact-check of Deputy President Gachagua's claims, made during an address concerning President Ruto's tenure, reveals several inaccuracies in statements about NSSF remittances, fuel price increases, procurement tenders, national debt, and the release of an investigation report.

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Key Highlights

A fact-check of Deputy President Gachagua's claims, made during an address concerning President Ruto's tenure, reveals several inaccuracies in statements about NSSF remittances, fuel price increases, procurement tenders, national debt, and the release of an investigation report.

  • NSSF contributions were approximately Sh7 billion per month, not over Sh100 billion.
  • China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has secured tenders worth Sh1.2 trillion, but not all since 2022.
  • The report into the air crash that killed General Francis Ogolla was released in April 2025, contradicting claims it had not been made public.
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