Rigathi changes tune on Uhuru, says former president is now retired
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua appears to have shifted his tone on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, just months after strongly defending him against criticism from allies of President William Ruto...
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In a notable shift, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reportedly softened his stance on Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, now stating that Kenyatta is a retired president who deserves a peaceful retirement. This change in tone comes after months of Gachagua defending Kenyatta against criticism from allies of President William Ruto.
- Rigathi Gachagua's change in tone regarding Uhuru Kenyatta.
- The remarks were made during an interview with KTN News following the recent Jubilee Party National Delegates Conference.
- Gachagua previously defended Kenyatta from criticism by President Ruto's allies.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reportedly softened his stance on Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. In a notable shift, Gachagua now states that Kenyatta is a retired president who deserves a peaceful retirement. This change in tone follows months during which Gachagua had defended the former president against criticism from allies of President William Ruto. Separately, Gachagua has vowed to expose leaders he accuses of betraying the Mt Kenya region by engaging in divisive politics and colluding with 'outsiders'. He also specifically warned that women leaders involved in illegal acts would face the same consequences as men.
