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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 11, 2026
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Gachagua labels Ruto’s presidency ‘imperial’, calls hustler fund a ‘lost cause’
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11-Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a scathing assessment of President William Ruto’s first four years in office, accusing him of turning Kenya into an “imperial…..
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly criticized President William Ruto's administration, labeling his presidency as 'imperial' and dismissing key government initiatives, including the Hustler Fund, as failures.
- Gachagua accused President Ruto of abandoning promised reforms and creating an 'imperial presidency' characterized by lawlessness and economic hardship.
- The Hustler Fund, a flagship economic program, was declared a 'lost cause', with Gachagua questioning its effectiveness in aiding small businesses due to small loan amounts and high default rates.
- Gachagua presented an 'accountability statement', arguing that the administration has failed to deliver on promises, imposing heavier taxes while the national debt has reportedly risen to Sh13.02 trillion from Sh8.6 trillion.
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