Rigathi Gachagua's Failure To Receive Ruto On Arrival From US Raises Eyebrows: "Where Is No 2"

• Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was not among state officials who welcomed President William Ruto at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki was the one who led the delegation that received the president
• The latest development comes amidst fallout allegations in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance government

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

Nairobi - On Saturday, May 25, President William Ruto arrived back in the country after concluding his five-day trip to the United States of America.

Who received William Ruto at JKIA?

After touching down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the president said he was happy to be back home.

"I am truly happy to be back home after a successful visit to the USA. God's favour was present, real, and evident. Our hosts were generous and considerate. We got what we planned for and more. I thank all Kenyans for the privilege to lead and for prayers, goodwill, and support. Baraka," Ruto said.

However, some Kenyans raised questions after Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to show up at JKIA to receive his boss.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki led senior government officials, to receive the president at JKIA.

At JKIA, others included Head of Public Service Felix Kosgei, PS Raymond Omollo, and Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome.

Kenyans wondered why the second-in-command was not at JKIA, some saying the ongoing talks of possible fallout in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance could have been behind the latest developments.

How Kenyans reacted

Enos:

"Where is Riggy G bwana something is cooking here."

Mirage Kitchenware (Mirror account):

"Karibu. While you were away Riggy G wanted to invite Uhuru kwa statehouse."

Hon Speaker Kox (T):

"Wapi number 2?"

Danny Gonah:

"Rigathi Gachagua is preparing for a sermon; tomorrow is Sunday. Welcome back."

ℎs:

"Wait! Where is your deputy? He didn't receive you..what's happening up there?"

Aaron Musira:

"Where is Riggy G?

Kijana Ya Baba (Parody):

"Where is Gachagua jameni. I hear you denied him a military Air Force chopper."

Can Gachagua outsmart William Ruto?

Meanwhile, lawyer Makau Mutua has warned Gachagua against infighting with the president.

In a statement on Tuesday, May 21, Makau said Gachagua might be tempted to clash with Ruto but would ultimately lose the battle.

Makau claimed the second-in-command was not a political genius, making fighting with his boss difficult.

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

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President William Ruto (l) and CS Kithure Kindiki (r) at JKIA.

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