Gachagua fights off 'tribal leader' tag, defends US tour
Gachagua defended meeting Kenyans in the US along tribal lines...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his recent US tour, where he met Kenyans along tribal lines, stating he was invited by community groups. He also revealed details of a pre-2022 election pact with President William Ruto concerning government positions for the Mount Kenya region.
- Gachagua claims a deal was made for the Mount Kenya region to receive 40 percent of government positions if they delivered 70 percent of votes.
- The former Deputy President stated he had negotiated for key ministries including Finance, Interior, Trade, Lands, and the Attorney General’s office.
- He expressed regret that the agreement with President William Ruto was not put in writing.
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