Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto's government, accusing it of weaponizing state institutions to settle political disputes.
His remarks come after openly opposing alleged plans to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from office.
At the launch of Martha Karua’s newly rebranded People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Gachagua claimed that Ruto’s allies were threatened by his stance against judicial interference. He alleged that state operatives were plotting his arrest following his firm opposition to attempts to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
While addressing supporters in Meru County, Gachagua accused Ruto’s inner circle of orchestrating a scheme to unseat Chief Justice Koome for resisting political pressure. However, President Ruto has not publicly addressed these allegations.
Despite the alleged threats, Gachagua remained defiant, stating he was ready to face any consequences for speaking out.
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"They said they would arrest me, and I told them I’d be at home waiting. Let them come; we’ll have tea, and they can escort me to the police station," he remarked.
He further dismissed fears of imprisonment, saying, *"Jails are made for men. If they plan to arrest me, I’m prepared. Nowadays, the cells even have toilets."
Looking ahead to the 2026 political season, Gachagua boldly declared himself as Ruto’s biggest political threat. He vowed to expose the current administration’s shortcomings, promising to launch a strong opposition movement to dismantle Ruto’s influence.
"By 2026, Kenyans will no longer believe in his lies. We are giving him this year, but when we start campaigning, we will reveal the truth," he asserted.
Gachagua joined prominent opposition leaders, including Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi, and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, in supporting the rebranding of Karua’s NARC-Kenya party to PLP.
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