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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
April 8, 2026
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Political tensions flare as Ruto, Gachagua clash in Nyandarua

The shadow of Rigathi Gachagua's dramatic impeachment hung heavily over the requiem mass for Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on Wednesday...
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Political tensions flared at the requiem mass for Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto openly clashed.
- Rigathi Gachagua stated his attendance was to honour the late MP for resisting pressure to vote for his impeachment.
- Gachagua criticized National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
- President Ruto defended his allies and dismissed tribal politics, asserting his right to visit any part of the country.
- A Nyandarua Senator John Methu alleged stalled infrastructure projects in the county, amid attempts to cut off his microphone.
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