Kithure Kindiki Hits Back After Gachagua Accuses Him of Paying Goons KSh 60m to Infiltrate Protests
- Deputy president Kithure Kindiki issued his predecessor, ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua with a stern warning
- This is after Gachagua alleged that Kindiki was involved in the chaos that was witnessed during the June 25 anniversary and the Saba Saba protests
- Gachagua further accused Kindiki of carrying out early campaigns for President William Ruto through the use of empowerment programmes
Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
The rift between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, seems to be widening as they take turns to call each other out.
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The recent incident started when the former deputy president, Gachagua, accused Kindiki of hiring goons to infiltrate protests.
Did Kindiki hire goons to infiltrate protests?
Speaking in Boston, United States, Gachagua claimed that Kindiki received KSh 60 million from President William Ruto to use goons to cause chaos during demos, then pin the blame on him and his counterparts.
"They organised goons to cause chaos, then frame us. They did this so the public could turn against us. However, Kenyans can see through the deception," Gachagua alleged.
Additionally, he alleged that Kindiki was using state funds to drum up support for the head of state ahead of the 2027 General Election in the guise of empowerment programmes.
The former legislator stated that the funds should instead be used to improve the health and education sectors, which are in urgent need of funds.
How did Kindiki respond to Gachagua?
In response to Gachagua's allegations, Kindiki took to his social media platforms on Saturday, July 19, warning him that he had crossed the line.
Kindiki further denounced Gachagua's claims that he hired goons to cause mayhem during the demonstrations
The deputy president affirmed that he had never been involved in orchestrating violence and chaos since he began his job in the public service.
"Trap Man, did I hear you say that I paid rioters to cause violence and loot property during the recent demos? In my significantly long public life, I have never been associated with or accused of violence," Kindiki said.
The politician further asked his predecessor to ensure that they respect each other. He further blamed Gachagua for his own predicament.
"I told you tuheshimiane, but your pride and uncouth habit of attacking people who have nothing to do with the mess you have created for yourself will certainly hasten you to get what you are looking for. Umekuja sana," Kindiki said.
Kindiki slams Gachagua for inciting Mt. Kenya residents
This comes months after Kindiki condemned Gachagua over propagating divisive politics in the Mt. Kenya region.
The second in command also accused Gachagua of inciting the residents of the Embu region who refused to listen to Ruto's speech.
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He stated that Gachagua created a rift among Mt. Kenya residents without offering them any tangible solutions to their challenges.
Kindiki further warned leaders against fuelling unnecessary political tensions by attacking one another, terming the efforts as bad leadership.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
