Rigathi Gachagua Slams Ruto's Men, Tells Them To Focus On Rift Valley: "Wachana Na Siasa Ya Mlima"

• Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned Rift Valley politicians to keep off the affairs of the Mt Kenya region
• Gachagua claimed President William Ruto's allies were holding meetings in the Mt. Kenya region to craft 2032 succession politics to his disadvantage
• His sentiments come a few days after Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga claimed senior government officials were undermining the deputy president

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Uasin Gishu - Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally revealed the cause of the rift in the Kenya Kwanza government.

Why Rigathi Gachagua is unhappy with William Ruto's allies

Speaking in Uasin Gishu county on Saturday, May 25, Gachagua directed his anger at a section of President William Ruto's close associates.

Gachagua claimed that a few leaders close to the president have taken advantage of this to undermine him in the Mt. Kenya region.

A seemingly angered Gachagua went bare-knuckles, revealing that Ruto's allies are already holding meetings in the Mt. Kenya region to craft 2032 succession politics to his disadvantage.

“The problem is a few leaders here from this region who have proximity to the president; they are the ones who have become cheeky. They have partnered with others in the Mt Kenya region and have decided to plan 2027 politics. Why do you want to succeed the president while he is still alive?” Gachagua posed without naming the said politicians.

Gachagua tells Rift Valley leaders to keep off Mt Kenya

The DP further told the unnamed Rift Valley leaders to keep off Mt. Kenya's political affairs, saying the country should not be subjected to early politics.

Gachagua warned leaders from the president's backyard against interfering with Mt. Kenya's politics, insisting that regions should deal with their local issues without external interference.

"Don't try to set us up for the politics of Mount Kenya and the leadership of Mount Kenya. Take control of your politics and leadership. The day William Ruto retires after 10 years, we will not interfere with your plans; you will arrange for yourselves. The political situation in our country is very difficult," he added.

What is causing the rift between Ruto and Gachagua

Meanwhile, Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga spoke about the issues causing discomfort in the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Speaking on Inooro FM on Tuesday, May 21, Kahiga listed incidences that might have contributed to the alleged disharmony between Ruto and Gachagua.

The Nyeri governor claimed that some government operatives have denied Gachagua a helicopter for official functions.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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Collage of DP Rigathi Gachagua (l) and President William Ruto (r).

Rigathi Gachagua Slams Ruto's Men, Tells Them to Focus on Rift Valley

Rigathi Gachagua Slams Ruto's Men, Tells Them to Focus on Rift Valley