Ruto Fires Back at Gachagua, Methu Over Explosive Burial Remarks
Mourners at the funeral were treated to a rare political drama when the two political sides openly engaged in political tirades over who controls the Mt Kenya region...
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President William Ruto has publicly countered remarks made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a funeral ceremony in Nyandarua County. The exchange occurred at the burial of the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho.
- President Ruto asserted his right to address Kenyans without seeking permission from anyone, directly responding to Gachagua's earlier assertion of leadership in the Mt Kenya region.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Gachagua had also accused National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah of fuelling violence and criticized National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
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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.
