Master of comebacks? Ruto falls back on decorum calls as 'wounded' Gachagua tears allies
Common decency was cast aside. Insults flew and protocol was ignored. This was not a political rally or a marketplace quarrel but the requiem Mass of Ol Kalou MP Njuguna Kiaraho...
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At the requiem Mass for Ol Kalou MP Njuguna Kiaraho on April 8, 2026, decorum was reportedly abandoned, with insults and ignored protocol overshadowing the event.
- The incident occurred at Nyandarua University.
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present and is described as "wounded."
- The article suggests calls for decorum from President Ruto.
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Decorum collapses as Gachagua, Ruto square off at requiem mass - April 2026
Decorum was reportedly abandoned at the requiem mass for late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho at Nyandarua University on April 8, 2026, with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President Ruto allegedly clashing. At the event, a somber occasion descended into chaos as common decency was abandoned and insults flew. The widow of Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, Jacky Kiaraho, shared moving memories of her late husband's love and generosity during his requiem mass. Separately, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made a bold declaration, positioning himself as the leading figure for the Mt Kenya region and seemingly challenging President William Ruto's influence.
