Gachagua: Uhuru and I to blame for making Ruto Mt Kenya darling
'Mr Kenyatta erred in going out in search of Mr Ruto in 2013...It is through that dalliance that I came to know Ruto'...
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Rigathi Gachagua claims that both he and Uhuru Kenyatta are responsible for making William Ruto popular in Mt Kenya, expressing remorse for his role in securing Ruto's 2022 presidency. Following his impeachment as Deputy President in October 2024, Gachagua now vows to correct his "mistake" by mobilising Mt Kenya to vote against Ruto in 2027.
- Gachagua attributes Ruto's current presidency to his endorsement, stating that without him, Ruto “wouldn’t be president today.”
- He accuses the current government of being a "monumental tragedy" for Mt Kenya's interests.
- Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri criticizes Gachagua's "cry-baby tactics" and "political conman" behavior, noting that 95 per cent of Mt Kenya elected leaders supported his impeachment, which bars him from holding public office.
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Opposition Figures Unite Against President Ruto Mediated by Olusegun Obasanjo - February 2026
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is reportedly facilitating talks between former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a formidable opposition against President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. This comes as Rigathi Gachagua stated he and Uhuru Kenyatta are to blame for making William Ruto popular in Mt Kenya, and he now vows to correct his mistake by mobilizing against Ruto. Gachagua also denied orchestrating an attack on himself at a church in Nyeri County, instead calling it an attempted assassination and accusing President Ruto of authoritarian tendencies. These negotiations represent recent efforts to reconcile Kenyatta and Gachagua despite their past antagonistic relationship. Broadening the coalition, former Chief Justice David Maraga has signaled his intention to unite with other opposition leaders to challenge President Ruto, emphasizing his commitment to fighting corruption.
