Ruto Throws Subtle Jab at Gachagua Over Gideon Moi Deal
Leaders who were once against President Ruto have joined him after one-on-one engagements...
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President William Ruto has subtly responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's criticism regarding his engagement with KANU party leader Gideon Moi. Speaking on Sunday, October 12, Ruto affirmed his commitment to uniting leaders nationwide behind his economic transformation strategy, despite being accused of double standards.
- Ruto claims he has engaged with 80 percent of Members of Parliament, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, to explain his vision.
- The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Gachagua, speaking on Saturday, October 11, slammed Ruto's alliance with Moi, alleging it was meant to isolate the Mount Kenya Region.
- Gachagua accused Ruto of hypocrisy, stating that when Kalenjins unite it is called unity, but similar efforts in Mount Kenya are labeled tribalism.
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