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October 20, 2024
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Gachagua bombshell: My ouster followed two assassination attempts

Gachagua bombshell: My ouster followed two assassination attempts

Mr Gachagua blames his tribulations on taking on President Ruto over ills in government...

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Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that his ouster followed two attempted assassinations believed to be ordered by agents of the National Intelligence Service. He insists he remains in office due to court orders and attributes his troubles to his criticism of government policies.

  • Gachagua survived two incidents of suspected food poisoning in August and September 2024.
  • The D.P. alleges that his impeachment was politically motivated by President Ruto following his opposition to controversial deals, including those involving the Adani Group.
  • He reports feeling unsafe, stating that after his security was withdrawn, he feared for his life and reported the assassination attempts to the NIS.

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