Rigathi Gachagua Accuses President Ruto of Leveraging Office for Personal Business - September 2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using his office and authority to advance his personal business interests and accumulate wealth, essentially building a personal business empire. This accusation represents a significant fracture in the political alliance between the two leaders. At the same time, Gachagua alleges that President Ruto is actively persuading prominent opposition leaders to support his 2027 presidential bid. This comes amid broader political tensions and competing narratives about the direction of Kenyan politics ahead of the next election cycle.