David Maraga Speaks on Claims Of Calling out Gachagua over Remarks About Kenya in US
- A social media post made rounds on social media claiming that former chief justice David Maraga called out ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua's remarks in the United States
- The 2027 presidential aspirant, however, took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to respond to the claims
- This came days after Gachagua stated that he would give the US Senate evidence in their investigations on President William Ruto
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Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Former chief justice and 2027 presidential aspirant David Maraga has finally addressed the claims that he called out former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
Source: Facebook
A poster had been doing rounds on social media claiming that Maraga condemned Gachagua's remarks about the Kenya Kwanza government during his tour in the United States.
Gachagua had accused the Kenya Kwanza government of having links with terrorists like the Sudan's paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces and the Al Shabaab.
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His remarks came after the Senators of the United States began investigating the head of state over police brutality and links to terrorist groups.
How did Maraga respond to poster?
The poster stated that Maraga slammed Gachagua, asking him not to play with the country's reputation abroad.
"Kenya's reputation abroad is not a plaything for politicians. When you travel overseas and try to undermine your own country in foreign forums, you do harm that lasts long after you've left the podium. Rigathi is being reckless at the country's expense," the statement read in part.
However, Maraga has come forward to dismiss the remarks, terming them as false. He asserted that everything he says can be found on his presidential website.
He called on Kenyans to disregard any statements that cannot be found on that particular website.
"Let’s fight misinformation. If it is not on the website, then it has not been said," Maraga said on his X account on Wednesday, August 13.
How did Kenyans react to Maraga's statement?
Maraga's statement elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans who took to their social media platforms to give their opinions.
Anonymous:
"So you support his bad manners abroad, or what is your point?"
K.C. Nelson:
"CJ, you shouldn't be denying such a factual statement."
Source: UGC
D Maingi:
"It might not have come from you, but is the message true?"
Gideon K:
"So you agree with what Riggy G did?"
Sio Mimi:
"I like it when they heckle you and spread propaganda. Wameshtuka, cause you are a real threat to them."
Iankey-82800:
"Hawa opposition nikama wameamua their year weapon if choice ni misinformation against the undisputed 6th!!! They have nothing on you, they have nowhere to hide hahaha"
Was David Maraga heckled?
This came days after Maraga faced hostility and heckling in his home county during a high-profile burial.
He was among the country's high dignitaries who attended the funeral of Catherine Nyamato, the first-ever female MP from the Gusii region.
The burial was attended by hundreds of mourners, including political figures, community elders and family members of the late legislator.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
