Gachagua: “The William Ruto I See Now Is Not the Man I Once Knew”
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed his deep disappointment and betrayal, accusing President William Ruto of being “vicious” and turning against him, despite their shared history and political struggles. Speaking during an emotional address, Gachagua lamented how his loyalty to Ruto, even during times of persecution, has now been met with hostility at his most vulnerable moment.
“I didn’t know that President Ruto could be this vicious. A man I helped to become president, a man I believed in, is now vicious even while I am fighting for my life in hospital,” the Deputy President said, visibly distraught. “The William Ruto I am seeing now is not the same man I knew.”
Gachagua recounted the unwavering support he and his people from the Mount Kenya region gave to Ruto during the 2022 presidential campaign, believing in his leadership without demanding formal agreements. He contrasted this trust with the skepticism of other key figures, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who insisted on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before aligning with Ruto.
“Me and my people from Mount Kenya trusted him wholeheartedly. Mudavadi and Wetang’ula demanded an MOU, but I believed in him because he was a Christian. He did not betray me then,” Gachagua recalled, reflecting on the confidence he had in Ruto’s character during their alliance.
The Deputy President’s remarks come amid rising tensions between the two leaders, with Gachagua previously alleging that his security had been withdrawn on Ruto’s orders. He has also criticized several of the government’s policies, including overtaxation and the handling of key national projects like the housing levy and controversial Adani deal, leading to a growing rift between him and the President.
Gachagua’s latest statement adds to the narrative of a fractured relationship between the two leaders, with the Deputy President now openly questioning Ruto’s leadership and his treatment of those who stood by him during difficult times.
“My people and I stood by him, even when we were persecuted. I never thought he could turn against me like this,” Gachagua said, leaving many Kenyans wondering how the relationship between the country’s top leaders will evolve moving forward.
The President’s office has yet to respond to Gachagua’s allegations. However, the Deputy President’s growing discontent signals increasing friction within the administration, raising concerns about potential instability in the government’s top ranks.
Observers are closely watching for further developments, as the political drama surrounding the Deputy President’s candid revelations unfolds.
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