A requiem mass for the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho in Nyandarua County on April 8, 2026, became the stage for a public clash between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

• The event saw vocal exchanges between the two political heavyweights regarding their past and future political prospects.
• DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto of betrayal and vowed to remain in the hearts of the Mount Kenya people.
• Nyandarua Senator John Methu also delivered a defiant speech, challenging President Ruto's allies and criticizing the administration's development record.
• President Ruto defended his development agenda and urged leaders to focus on tangible achievements rather than "primitive politics."