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February 10, 2026
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Gachagua Dares Ruto to Threaten Uhuru Kenyatta

Gachagua Dares Ruto to Threaten Uhuru Kenyatta

He added that UDA leaders had been sent to intimidate the former head of state and pressure him into political silence...

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to defend retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against alleged political attacks orchestrated by President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Gachagua claims these attacks aim to silence Kenyatta for his continued political involvement.

  • Gachagua asserts that UDA leaders have been "sent by William Ruto to abuse President Uhuru Kenyatta" and threaten his retirement benefits to intimidate him into political silence.
  • He emphasized that Uhuru Kenyatta is "not a poor man" and would not compromise his constitutional rights due to threats of withholding retirement allowances.
  • Gachagua stated his responsibility to protect Kenyatta's rights as a leader from the Mount Kenya region and attributed the alleged attacks to President Ruto's "shock" and "panic" over political pressure in the region.
  • He affirmed that he, Uhuru Kenyatta, and other leaders are committed to maintaining the political unity of the Mount Kenya region.

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