Gachagua accuses Ruto and Uhuru of 'betraying' Mt Kenya
Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing both of betraying the Mt Kenya community...
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Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta of "betraying" the Mt Kenya community, ahead of the November 27 by-election.
- Gachagua claimed Uhuru Kenyatta failed to fully disclose Ruto's character before the 2022 General Election.
- He stated his fallout with Ruto stemmed from a disagreement over a "troubling plan targeting young people," alleging that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki pressed him to support "the killing of youth."
- Gachagua emphasized he feels compelled to speak out to avoid being judged harshly by history for what he perceives as Ruto's dangerous leadership style, particularly concerning extrajudicial killings.
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Ruto and Gachagua Showdown Looms Ahead of By-Elections - November 2025
Upcoming by-elections in Kenya are poised to become a significant political battleground and a popularity contest between President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. The mini polls are described as a "litmus test" that will reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. This showdown will test Gachagua's claims of control over the Mt Kenya region. Ahead of the November 27 by-election, Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta of "betraying" the Mt Kenya community.
