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November 13, 2025
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Ruku slams Gachagua over election violence claims, urges use of legal channels

Ruku slams Gachagua over election violence claims, urges use of legal channels

Ruku condemned the claims as 'politically motivated hate speech' aimed at damaging his reputation...

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Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleging his associates orchestrated threats of election violence, calling them 'politically motivated hate speech'. Ruku urged Gachagua to utilize proper legal channels if genuine grievances exist, rather than public accusations.

  • Gachagua's allegations stem from a video depicting Simon Njagi Njiru, Josiah Kariuki Ngari, and Susan Nyaga allegedly issuing threats ahead of a campaign tour scheduled for November 16, 2025.
  • Ruku acknowledged knowing two individuals, Josiah Kariuki Ngari and Susan Nyaga, but denied responsibility for their actions, accusing Gachagua of acting in bad faith.
  • Ruku emphasized that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is the appropriate body for investigating such complaints, not the Inspector General of Police via public letters.

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