Video: Rigathi Gachagua Gets Standing Ovation as He Fiercely Confronts Ruto Over Attacks on Uhuru
- Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of using allies like Farouk Kibet and MP Kimani Ichung’wah to insult former president Uhuru Kenyatta
- Gachagua warned that if the attacks continue, he would mobilise Mt. Kenya youths to respond directly during Ruto’s future visits
- He expressed regret over how the region mistreated Uhuru based on what he called Ruto’s deception and vowed to defend the retired president going forward
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Nyeri - Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has continued with his scathing attacks on President William Ruto.
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Gachagua warns Ruto against insults on Uhuru
Gachagua, who served as the deputy head of state before his impeachment, accused the first in command of orchestrating insults against retired head of state Uhuru Kenyatta through close allies such as Farouk Kibet and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah.
"Ruto, you were the one who sent your surrogates like Farouk Kibet and Kimani Ichung’wah to insult our leader, Uhuru Kenyatta, our fourth president of Kenya. We want to tell you this, if you are a man, don’t send your surrogates to insult our leader, come and insult him yourself," he stated.
Speaking at a charged political rally at his Wamunyoro residence on Sunday, May 4, Gachagua claimed that despite welcoming the head of state respectfully during a recent visit, the president took advantage of the gesture to 'lie' to the people.
He alleged that Ruto used biblical references during the 2022 election campaigns to manipulate the region into turning against Uhuru, only for the community to later realise they had been misled.
The former lawmaker warned that if the attacks on Uhuru continue, he would instruct local youths to respond in kind the next time Ruto visits the region.
Why didn't Mt. Kenya youths insult Ruto?
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"Because I am a gentleman and respect your office, I instructed that no one insult you, and you came to talk to the people of the mountain, but you lied to them. Ruto, if you continue using youths to insult Uhuru, next time you come to the mountain, I will order the youths to turn against you," Gachagua vowed.
Gachagua, visibly emotional, expressed regret over how Mt. Kenya had treated Uhuru based on falsehoods, vowing that the region would no longer tolerate further attacks.
“We humiliated our son, but now we know the truth. From now henceforth, I must protect our leader. No more surrogates will come here to insult him,” he declared.
As he issued the warnings, opposition leaders and attendees rose to their feet, applauding him for his firmness and strong defence of the retired president.
How did Ruto respond after allies insulted Uhuru?
Meanwhile, in a fiery address, Uhuru urged African youth to lead a revolution, emphasising that the continent’s challenges require homegrown solutions.
He criticised reliance on foreign intervention and passive leadership, calling for a new generation of committed changemakers.
The speech stirred political backlash, with the Office of the President distancing itself from the remarks.
Ruto’s press team dismissed his allies' remarks, stating that the comments were made independently and did not reflect the views or involvement of the president.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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