Ruto to Gachagua: You wasted five years in Parliament
President William Ruto accused former deputy Rigathi Gachagua of wasting five years in parliament, amid ongoing public disputes between them...
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President William Ruto has publicly criticized his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of wasting five years in parliament during his tenure as the MP for Mathira Constituency.
- President William Ruto made the accusation amid ongoing political disagreements.
- The criticism targets Rigathi Gachagua's past parliamentary service.
- This statement highlights current political tensions between the two leaders.
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