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November 26, 2025
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Gachagua Faces Court Summon in Defamation Case Against Ruto

Gachagua Faces Court Summon in Defamation Case Against Ruto

The lawyers also called for Ruto's summoning to confirm whether he personally heard the alleged defamation remarks...

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Lawyers for political activist Nuru Okanga are calling for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to be summoned to court in a defamation case against President William Ruto.

  • Okanga faces charges for allegedly publishing false information and making threatening remarks related to the Head of State, including a video challenging the former DP to shoot Ruto.
  • The defense team, led by lawyers Abner Mango and Shadrack Wambui, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, wants Gachagua to clarify if he ever served as a District Officer with firearm training, and how he perceived Okanga's sentiments.
  • The defense also requested President Ruto's summoning to confirm if he personally heard the remarks and felt threatened, with the case set to continue from January 20 next year.

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