Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Betrayal and Claims Poisoning Attempts.
Rigathi Gachagua, the impeached Deputy President, has made serious allegations against President William Ruto. He accused the president of betrayal and oppression, revealing that their pre-election trust has completely eroded. Gachagua claims Ruto’s actions against him have escalated to two assassination attempts by poisoning. These revelations came after his discharge from Karen Hospital, where he was treated for an illness that had left many speculating about his health.
During a press briefing, Gachagua revealed shocking details about two attempts to poison him. He claimed that on August 30, undercover police agents entered his room in Kisumu and tried to poison his food. Fortunately, his team detected the plot, allowing him to escape. Gachagua explained that this attempt on his life was not isolated. Just days later, on September 3, he claimed NIS officers tried to poison food meant for him and Kikuyu elders in Nyeri. According to him, these assassination attempts failed, leading to his eventual impeachment. He sees these actions as deliberate moves to remove him from power.
Gachagua expressed deep disappointment with President Ruto, describing the betrayal as personal and profound. Unlike other Kenya Kwanza leaders, such as Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetangula, and Amason Kingi, Gachagua chose not to sign a formal pre-election agreement with Ruto. He believed verbal trust was enough, particularly given their shared faith as Christians. However, the impeached deputy president now sees this trust as misplaced, feeling that the man he once believed in has turned against him and the people of Mt. Kenya.
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Gachagua revealed that the last year has been particularly difficult. He claimed he endured continuous persecution, culminating in his impeachment. During his time in Karen Hospital, he alleged that people close to the president called to check whether his health had worsened, even celebrating his condition. Gachagua compared this treatment to that of Kenneth Matiba during President Moi’s regime, suggesting Ruto is trying to push him to the same fate.
Despite these challenges, Gachagua continues to stand his ground. He believes his impeachment and persecution stem from speaking truth to power. One of the key issues he mentioned was his opposition to the eviction of people from riparian land in Nairobi, a decision backed by Ruto’s administration. He also criticized the move to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to India’s Adani Company, highlighting it as another reason for his fallout with the president.
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Gachagua sees these stances as a form of defiance, which has made him a target for political elimination. His public outcry reflects a man unwilling to remain silent, even as powerful forces try to undermine him.
Rigathi Gachagua’s accusations against President Ruto paint a picture of betrayal, political manipulation, and attempts on his life. He claims to be facing persecution for speaking the truth and standing up against government decisions. His shocking revelations about poisoning attempts add another layer of tension to his impeachment drama. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how these accusations will impact both Gachagua’s political future and the country’s political landscape.
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Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Betrayal and Claims Poisoning Attempts.
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