If Anything Happens To Me, President Ruto Should Be Held Responsible - Rigathi Gachagua

Impeached Deputy President Gachagua Speaks Out After Hospitalization

Rigathi Gachagua, the impeached Deputy President of Kenya, made his first public appearance after being hospitalized at Karen Hospital on Thursday, October 17. He spoke to the media on Sunday, October 20, outside the hospital and made serious claims about his safety and treatment by President William Ruto.

Claims of Security Withdrawal

Gachagua accused President William Ruto of ordering the withdrawal of his security detail.
He said he feels unsafe and warned that the President should be held responsible if anything happens to him.

Gachagua’s Statement:

“While I was in the hospital, President Ruto ordered my security to be taken away.”
“My security officers were disarmed and told to stay away from me.”
“If something happens to me, the President should be held accountable.”

He also expressed concern for his family’s safety:

“I helped you become President. Leave me and my family alone. Don’t harm us.”

Allegations of Poisoning Attempt

Gachagua made a shocking claim that there was an attempt to poison him while he was in Kisumu on August 30.

He said undercover agents entered his room and tried to poison his food.
Fortunately, he detected the scheme and managed to escape.

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His words:

“I don’t feel safe. On August 30, undercover agents tried to poison me in Kisumu, but we escaped.”

Hospitalization Incident

Gachagua also talked about the moment he fell ill during his impeachment trial. He said the trouble started with chest pains while he was heading to his office.

After feeling the pain, he called his doctor, who instructed him to rush to Karen Hospital.
By the time he arrived, he was in severe pain and had trouble breathing.

His recollection:

“I suddenly had chest pain and shortness of breath. My doctor told me to get to the hospital immediately.”
“When I arrived, I was in a lot of pain. The doctor said if I had delayed by 20 minutes, the situation could have been fatal.”

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His Next Steps

Gachagua said he doesn’t hold grudges but will prioritize his health for now.
He mentioned that he was ready to defend himself in court against the 11 charges in the Senate but was not given the chance to do so.

Final remarks: