‘Keep that Nonsense in WhatsApp Groups!’ Gachagua Hits Back to Calls for His Ouster
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has addressed the rumors being spread by unidentified sources calling for his removal, asserting his strong position within President William Ruto’s administration.
During a public address to Sagana residents in Kirinyaga County on Saturday, the Deputy President cautioned against leaders who propagate such divisive statements, urging them to avoid comments that could create discord in the nation.
Labeling the rumors as “nonsense,” Gachagua emphasized that such discussions should be restricted to private platforms like WhatsApp and not be aired at public events.
“The people of Mt. Kenya, this is our government. We invested in his government. I’ve heard people saying that we leave the government, how can we leave our government? I want to ask leaders not to make statements that confuse Kenyans,” Gachagua said.
“That kind of nonsense should be contained in WhatsApp groups. When you come to the rural areas, speak in a voice that unites us. Can we leave the person we voted for? We are in this government 100 percent.”
DP Gachagua joined President Ruto on his three-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region, which started in Embu on Wednesday, moved to Murang’a on Friday, and concluded in Kirinyaga on Saturday.
This visit comes amidst speculation about a potential impeachment plot against Gachagua, with some suggesting that the President might be gauging how his deputy is received in the region.
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Reports reveal that a series of late-night meetings last month, involving 21 Mt. Kenya politicians, resulted in a decision to propose an impeachment motion against the DP, citing claims of undermining the presidency.
In response to these rumors, Gachagua addressed the criticism, asserting that he is facing backlash for his efforts to unify the Mt. Kenya region.
“I have not seen the impeachment motion but I have heard rumors that it is being pursued because of my efforts to secure government positions for our people and address issues faced by avocado farmers,” Gachagua stated during a media briefing in his residence on August 4, 2024.
The Deputy President has faced backlash from politicians allied with the President, who have criticized him for promoting tribal politics rather than fostering national unity.
“If we truly believe that we hold offices that bestow on you the role of being a symbol of national unity, seek to unite the people of Kenya not the people of Mt Kenya,” National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah said during an event in Laikipia on June 9, 2024.
In response, Gachagua has accused the leaders of twisting his statements to fit their narratives.
“I am on record as a great peacemaker. The unity we are calling for is not against anybody, it is the unity of purpose. The unity we are calling for is the unity of Kenya and we are doing it bottom up,” the DP said at an event in Naivasha on June 9, 2024.
‘Keep that Nonsense in WhatsApp Groups!’ Gachagua Hits Back to Calls for His Ouster
