Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that his experience with the current administration is far worse than what President William Ruto endured during his time as Deputy President.
Gachagua noted that Ruto was allowed to serve at least one full term without facing any form of harassment, a courtesy he says he hasn’t been afforded, having only served for one year so far.
The DP emphasized that the situation is unfair and insisted that he should be given the opportunity to serve Kenyans for the rest of their term without interference.
“Even if there is a jinx around this position at least President Ruto was allowed to do his job for five years without interruption or harassment. I’ve only done one year and what is happening to me is worse than what happened to Ruto.
“I ask President William Ruto to please allow me to work for the next three years. Let me serve the people of Kenya. What is happening is not right,” Gachagua said on Friday.
Gachagua revealed that he and his team were allegedly removed from the President’s Diary WhatsApp group, leaving him uninformed about President Ruto’s engagements. This, he explained, is why he has missed several key events.
He also claimed that certain officials are deliberately providing him with late event schedules to tarnish his image by making him appear unpunctual.
Gachagua expressed disappointment, stating that he never expected such treatment, especially after all he endured under the previous administration in support of President Ruto. He added that the ongoing political tensions have caused distress within his family.
“Many people don’t understand Rigathi Gachagua. Rigathi Gachagua is a seasoned leader who has seen many ups and downs. I underwent hell in the last administration to support President William Ruto, cases were fabricated against me for standing with President William Ruto, and my wealth was confiscated for standing with William Ruto but I am a very principled man who stood with him to the last man. I never expected this to happen.
“My family is devastated that this can be happening to their father. A man who went out of his way to stand with President William Ruto and made sure he was elected president and took the flak for it,” the DP added.
