Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has emerged as a controversial figure within the Kenya Kwanza administration, now viewed as the main scapegoat for the government's issues under President William Ruto.

• Gachagua has taken on the role of the "bogeyman," a title previously held by Raila Odinga.
• The shift in blame from Odinga to Gachagua indicates significant political changes in the country.
• Odinga has transitioned from a long-time government critic to a supporter following his handshake with President Ruto.