Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly rebuked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what she called "baseless and demeaning statements" regarding her role in government. This comes after Gachagua reportedly referred to her as a "flower girl" in the Lands Ministry, claiming she was kept in government merely for a salary.

• Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome responded to Rigathi Gachagua's "flower girl" remarks during a visit to Muruka village in Kandara on Tuesday.
• Gachagua allegedly stated in Kikuyu that Wahome had "no voice in government" and was there "to earn a salary because of her children."
• Wahome asserted that her grown children are working and advised Gachagua to "keep my name out of his politics," citing ongoing division ahead of the 2027 general elections.