Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a new critique against President William Ruto, accusing him of harassing Public Service CS Justin Muturi over his growing defiance toward Ruto’s administration.
Speaking during a TikTok live session on Thursday, Gachagua highlighted a widespread dissatisfaction with Ruto’s leadership, attributing it to unpopular policies and what he described as a "betrayal" of the Mt. Kenya region.
He referenced an incident at the funeral of Eric Mutugi, the son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, where mourners reportedly rejected Ruto's condolence message as CS Muturi prepared to read it aloud. Gachagua claimed that, in response to this, President Ruto sent harsh messages to Muturi, accusing him of inciting the crowd.
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“It is unnecessary to harass Muturi,” Gachagua said. “They claim he organized the crowd to reject Ruto's message, but that is not true. The CS was unfairly abused by the president, who sent very offensive messages accusing him of inciting people. This is not fair to Muturi—it is the people of the mountain who rejected the message due to betrayal and deception.”
Muturi has recently been in the spotlight for his outspoken criticism of certain government actions, particularly regarding abductions. His bold stance has drawn backlash from Ruto’s allies, who have called for his resignation.
During the live session, Gachagua emphasized that the people of the mountain will remain united against the Kenya Kwanza government. He also issued a warning to the Western region, advising them not to fall for Ruto's tactics as the mountain had during the campaign period.
“I want to tell Western Kenya to be careful,” Gachagua said. “The president was here for five years, convincing us to vote for him. Learn from our mistake—now he doesn’t come here because we know we were cheated and conned.”
Gachagua also discussed the recent meetings held at his Wamunyoro home, clarifying that he is collecting opinions to determine his next political steps. However, he stressed that meeting with political figures should not be interpreted as an endorsement.
“I said I would consult widely because I believe in people-centered decisions,” he explained. “I expected to have a report by January 31st, but it’s quite challenging due to the volume of opinions coming in. My meetings are not endorsements. Let the people decide. If others want to align with me to improve their political fortunes, there’s nothing wrong with that. I’ve opened my doors to everyone.”
