Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has publicly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that Gachagua's issues are with President William Ruto personally, not with the Mt. Kenya region.

• Ruku defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, asserting he is not "a son of a lesser God" and is secure in his position, even suggesting he will be Ruto's running mate in 2027.
• Key figures involved are Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President William Ruto also central to the discussion.
• Ruku accused Gachagua of holding the Mt. Kenya region "to ransom" through divisive politics and personal grievances stemming from his impeachment, dismissing claims of a broader rift between the Kikuyu community and President Ruto.