Gachagua Sets Conditions for Ruto Deal
Gachagua spoke during the burial ceremony of the late former Ol Kalou Member of Parliament David Kiaraho in Nyandarua University grounds...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated he is open to working with President William Ruto, but has laid out specific conditions.
- Gachagua's primary condition is that President Ruto stops interacting with certain political allies he claims are misleading him.
- The former DP made his remarks during the burial ceremony of the late former Ol Kalou Member of Parliament, David Kiaraho.
- He urged supporters to refrain from chanting "one term" slogans against the President, emphasizing that Ruto was elected out of goodwill and deserves respect.
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Ruto Fires Back at Gachagua, Methu Over Explosive Burial Remarks - April 2026
President William Ruto publicly countered remarks made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a funeral ceremony in Nyandarua County at the burial of late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho. Ruto asserted his authority, stating he does not require permission to visit any part of Kenya. Former Deputy President Gachagua revealed that the late MP David Kiaraho was the architect behind his Wamunyoro residence, while setting conditions for working with Ruto. Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was seriously injured after an attack in Kisumu and will be airlifted to Nairobi for urgent medical attention. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga strongly criticized Gachagua for allegedly making reckless and tribal remarks attempting to undermine national unity.
