President William Ruto has defended ongoing meetings at State House Nairobi, dismissing accusations from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that these gatherings are breeding grounds for corruption.

• Ruto hosted more than 10,000 teachers at State House Nairobi on Saturday, where he stated that inviting leaders and professionals aligns with his mandate as Head of State.
• The former Deputy President Gachagua accused Ruto of using State House forums for illicit dealings and criticized his leadership, citing little tangible development since he took office.
• Gachagua also warned of a scheme to divide the Mount Kenya region, urging residents to reject leaders he described as “selfish and working with distractors to undermine unity.”