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September 16, 2026
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Gachagua hits back at Ruto over Uhuru attacks

Gachagua hits back at Ruto over Uhuru attacks

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has fired back at President William Ruto over his recent attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying…..

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Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has strongly criticized President William Ruto for his persistent attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, asserting that Kenyatta is not Ruto's opponent in the upcoming 2027 election.

  • Gachagua stated that Ruto is deflecting from pressing issues like the high cost of living and unemployment by focusing on Kenyatta.
  • The remarks come after President Ruto labelled Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" during his Nyanza tour.
  • Gachagua believes public dissatisfaction with the current administration is growing, citing recent political gatherings as evidence.

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Ruto Intensifies Attacks on Uhuru, Accuses Him of Undermining Government Agenda - September 2026

President William Ruto has intensified his attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of sponsoring opposition leaders and hindering his government's development agenda during tours of Migori and Siaya counties. Ruto labelled Kenyatta a 'rebel leader' for refusing to act as a statesman and urged Siaya Governor James Orengo to stop being used to oppose government programs, claiming he was a puppet of Uhuru. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hit back at Ruto, asserting that Kenyatta is not Ruto's opponent in the 2027 election. Ruto predicted a 2027 landslide victory for the Broad-Based Government while accusing Uhuru of using the Siaya governor to undermine government projects.

Ruto escalates Uhuru attack in Migori
Ruto escalates Uhuru attack in Migori

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Ruto renews attacks on Uhuru, labels him a rebel leader
Ruto renews attacks on Uhuru, labels him a rebel leader

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Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Orengo to oppose govt projects, predicts 2027 landslide
Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Orengo to oppose govt projects, predicts 2027 landslide

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Ruto urges Orengo to stop being used to oppose Govt programmes

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