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January 5, 2026
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Govt Fires Back at Gachagua's Minnesota Fraud Funds Claims

Govt Fires Back at Gachagua's Minnesota Fraud Funds Claims

Gachagua appealed directly to President Trump, urging American authorities to fast-track the extradition of suspects linked to the alleged fraud to the U.S...

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The Kenyan government has responded to claims by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, who alleged that President William Ruto and his administration benefited from funds linked to a Minnesota fraud case. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui dismissed the accusations, questioning Gachagua's motives given his past role as Ruto's running mate.

  • Gachagua accused the administration of using alleged fraudulent funds for political campaigns and constructing a mall in Eastleigh.
  • Gachagua appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene and fast-track the extradition of suspects, likening it to the extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
  • CS Kinyanjui criticized the call for foreign intervention, warning it could harm Kenya’s international standing and was a "reckless and regressive" brand of politics.

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