Gachagua: Ruto using my brother's widow to settle political scores
Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using his late brother’s widow to interfere in his family and settle political scores...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of attempting to interfere in his family matters.
- Rigathi Gachagua alleges that President William Ruto is inciting his late brother's widow against him.
- Key figures involved are Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto.
- The accusation suggests the use of family affairs to settle political scores.
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