Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of being a tribal leader, accusing President William Ruto of orchestrating a negative narrative against him following their political fallout. Gachagua, speaking on Citizen TV’s The Explainer Show, asserted that Ruto is a "master of narratives" who crafts stories to suit his political convenience.

• Gachagua claims a shift in Ruto’s portrayal of him: from a "great mobiliser" to a "tribalist" after their falling out.
• He cited the 2022 General Election, stating his support for Ruto went against tribal considerations, particularly given that his community gave 87% of their votes to Ruto, a Kalenjin.
• Gachagua challenged Ruto and his allies to produce evidence of him making derogatory remarks against other ethnic groups.