Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unleashed a new offensive on President William Ruto for allegedly harassing Public Service CS Justin Muturi over his new defiance towards his regime.
Speaking on a TikTok live session on Thursday, Gachagua pointed out a widespread disaffection towards President Ruto’s administration due to his unpopular policies and ‘betrayal’ of the mountain.
He referenced the incident at the burial of Eric Mutugi, son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti when the mourners shouted CS Muturi as he prepared to read Ruto’s condolence message.
Gachagua claimed that Ruto wrote condescending messages to the CS following the incident, accusing him of inciting the people.
“He wrote very offensive messages, accusing him of inciting people. That is unfair to the CS. It is the people of the mountain who rejected because of betrayal and deception,” he added.
Muturi has been making headlines in the past weeks after he questioned some of the government’s actions regarding abductions.
The bold move drew criticism from Ruto’s henchmen who have since launched an attack on the CS, calling on him to resign.
He warned the Western region not to fall prey to his ‘charms’ like the mountain during the campaign period.
“I want to tell Western Kenya to be careful. The president was here for five years and that’s how he convinced us to vote for him so learn from us. Now he doesn’t come here because we know that he cheated and conned us,” he noted.
The former DP also elucidated on the recent meetings held at his Wamunyoro home, noting that he is collecting views to chart his way forward.
“I said I would consult extensively since I believe in people-centered decisions. I thought by Jan 31st, I would have a good report to give to the people and it is quite challenging because of the number of views that are coming in,” he pointed out.
“My meeting with people is not a form of endorsement. Let the people decide. Others may want to be seen with me so that it can improve their political fortunes, there’s nothing wrong with that but I have opened my doors to everybody. ”
