Gachagua Snubs Duale’s Televised Debate; Says He Will Only Face Ruto

"I am only available for one debate with the Ruto team, the Presidential Debate next year between Mr. William Ruto and I. His employees should help him prepare talking notes early enough," Gachagua stated. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected a debate challenge from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale regarding development in Northern Kenya, instead calling for a direct debate with President William Ruto.

Gachagua stated he would only debate President Ruto in a Presidential Debate next year, dismissing Duale as an “employee of William Ruto.”
Duale issued the challenge at a NYOTA Capital funds disbursement event in Garissa High School on February 11, 2026.
Duale invited Gachagua to debate on “Jeff Koinange’s bench.”

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