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January 6, 2026
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Government Fires Back At Gachagua Over “Reckless” Minnesota Fraud Allegations

Government Fires Back At Gachagua Over “Reckless” Minnesota Fraud Allegations

The Kenyan government has officially responded to explosive claims made by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, who accused President William Ruto’s administration of benefiting from funds stolen in a U.S.-based fraud scheme. The allegations were leve..

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The Kenyan government has strongly refuted corruption allegations made by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, who claimed that funds from a U.S. fraud scheme were used to finance President William Ruto’s political campaigns. The government deemed Gachagua's accusations "reckless and alarming."

  • Rigathi Gachagua, former Deputy President, accused the government on Sunday, January 4, 2026, of benefiting from a Minnesota fraud involving millions of dollars meant for people with disabilities.
  • Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui issued a stern rebuttal on Monday, January 5, criticizing Gachagua's "dangerous and regressive politics" and warning of serious diplomatic implications.
  • Gachagua alleged a prominent mall in Eastleigh was built with fraud proceeds and urged U.S. President Donald Trump to conduct a "Venezuela-style" operation to apprehend suspects in Kenya.

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