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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has openly called on President William Ruto to resign or prepare for political defeat in 2027. His remarks came during a candid Friday night interview on NTV, where he addressed growing unrest, violent protests, and what he described as the president’s "evasive leadership."
This confrontation comes after President Ruto, speaking at the World MSME Day in Nairobi, challenged his critics to present viable alternatives instead of chanting “Ruto must go.” But Gachagua was having none of it. He cut through the rhetoric with a direct challenge: “If Kenyans have said it’s time to go, then you must go. You have two options—resign and leave with dignity, or wait for the people to vote you out in 2027.”
The former deputy president didn’t stop there. In what appeared to be a carefully calculated political escalation, Gachagua distanced himself from accusations that he had financed or instigated the June 25 protests, which turned violent in parts of the country. Instead, he turned the blame back on the State, calling the protests “state-sponsored chaos” meant to manipulate public perception and silence legitimate grievances.
He also shot down claims that the protests were a front for an attempted coup. “Nobody is trying to overthrow William Ruto,” Gachagua said firmly. “These are baseless allegations—cheap propaganda cooked up by his inner circle to distract from the truth. Kenyans are tired. They are demanding reform, not revolution.”
Gachagua didn’t mince words when addressing the failures of national intelligence and the brutality meted out by police during the protests. He directly blamed the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for misleading the president about the public mood.
“The NIS failed to read the room. They misled the President. If they had done their job properly, lives would have been spared. Kenyans are angry, and they have every reason to be. Leaders must listen,” he said.
Beyond intelligence failures, he painted a picture of systemic negligence in healthcare, public service, and economic management. According to Gachagua, the administration has been deaf to the real issues plaguing ordinary citizens—skyrocketing medical costs, youth unemployment, and growing inequality. His warning: this pressure is reaching a boiling point.
In a more disturbing twist, the former DP accused the government of weaponizing criminal gangs to cause disorder during protests. “This government is playing a dangerous game,” he said. “Instead of protecting lives, they’ve sent thugs into the streets to attack peaceful demonstrators, while the police stand by or worse—join in the violence.”
Gachagua's remarks mark the strongest public condemnation yet from within Ruto’s former inner circle. They indicate not just a personal rift, but a deeper political fracture within Kenya Kwanza’s ruling coalition.
With mounting frustrations across the country and increasing dissent from prominent former allies, the political temperature around President Ruto is reaching critical levels. Gachagua’s statements—once a loyal deputy, now a vocal critic—underscore a growing sentiment: that leadership must be earned daily through listening, humility, and tangible action.
Whether Ruto chooses to address this discontent seriously or continues to dismiss it as political noise will determine more than just his legacy—it may define the stability of his remaining tenure.
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