Rigathi Gachagua has refuted accusations of conflict and tension between him and President William Ruto, calling it an imaginary invention by the naysayers.

DP Gachagua confirmed his strong links with the president on Friday while speaking at the United Democratic Alliance National Women Congress in Bomas, Kenya, stating that their friendship of over 20 years extends beyond the political and leadership realm.

PHOTO | COURTESY President Ruto and DP Gachagua 

He called the rumored feud an 'imaginary invention' of critics who refuse to acknowledge that he and President Ruto were elected.

"Under the capable leadership of President William Ruto, the government is united, solid, and stable." There can never be discord or division. "That is the work of people who are still in denial," the DP stated.

"We have been friends for over 20 years and our friendship surpasses the presidency."

Gachagua also scoffed at critics who claimed that the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda campaign agenda under UDA had reinforced his ties with the president, adding that no division should be expected.

PHOTO | COURTESY President Ruto and DP Gachagua 

The DP went on to say that those behind the schism were just jealous of the UDA leadership because they saw the country moving in the right path.

The DP said that he and the head of state are together because they are joined by the ideology of Bottom Up Economic Transformation for kenyans

He added, "Many individuals did not give the President a chance. They are now envious of his success. He has become the international community's favourite. He is making headway on the economic reform of our republic, and they want to believe that there could be a problem...but there will be none."