- Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of destroying Kenya's international reputation for being a Sudanese (RSF) host
- Gachagua claimed Ruto's actions were motivated by personal and commercial interests, claiming involvement in the gold trade with RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)
- He revealed that Ruto asked him to facilitate a meeting with Hemedti during his leadership as deputy president, which he said focused on business
- Gachagua warned that Ruto's actions could completely affect Kenya's diplomatic relations and demanded that he put in place national interests instead of personal benefits
Nairobi – Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua He has severely attacked President William Ruto, accusing him of destroying Kenya's international reputation by inviting members of the Sudanese militia group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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The RSF, approved by the International Community for alleged genocide and war crimes, recently held a meeting in Nairobi, a move that has raised critical accusations.
Gachagua's remarks are coming amid the growing tensions between Kenya and Sudan, with Sudan threatening to prevent Kenyan tea sales from retaliation.
How is Ruto's foreign policy
During an interview with KTN News on Monday, February 24, Gachagua claimed that the actions of Ruto It was motivated by personal and commercial interests rather than national issues.
Gachagua was hesitant when he criticized Ruto's decision to host the RSF leaders in Nairobi, citing it as a violation of Kenya's long -standing policy of not interfering with other countries.
“I think for absolutely, President William Ruto has disturbed the country in the international eye. He does all the bad things. We have a policy of not interfering with other countries In Nairobi, ” Gachagua said.
He also accused Ruto of prioritizing personal and commercial interests rather than national welfare, claiming that the president was involved in the gold trade with RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
“What is happening is that the President has put his personal and commercial interests in the face of the country's interests. That is the problem. Gachagua claimed.
How did Gachagua achieve the Ruto-HEmedi meeting
Gachagua revealed that during his leadership as deputy president, he was asked by Ruto to facilitate a meeting with Hemedti, despite the difficult circumstances of such negotiations.
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“At one time and you know diplomatic, the president cannot invite Hemedti here because he was vice president and asked me to invite him on his behalf. He phoned me and said, sign this letter, invite Hemedti here because I want us to talk,” Gachagua said.
However, he explained that the summit had nothing to do with Kenya's national interest, as he was quickly expelled from the room after being introduced.
“I welcomed Hemedti and welcomed him and brought him to the president, it was not a Kenyan thing, they were just discussing the gold business, other things. I introduced him and I was told to leave because it had nothing to do with Kenya. , I was the one who took him to the airport, and I asked a lot. Gachagua revealed.
The former deputy president expressed concern over Ruto's allegations of ignoring Kenya's international status, warning that his actions could completely destroy the country's diplomatic relations.
“Ruto must admit that he will not be president forever. He cannot destroy this country and how other nations see us. He must be a patriot. He must lift personal and commercial interests and put the country forward,” Gachagua said.
Why did the US MP call Kenya
As previously reported, US Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the Senate of the Foreign Relations, has accused the Kenyan government of supporting the RSF under the guise of peace.
Risch said that the RSF was responsible for the atrocities that resulted in approximately 150,000 deaths, which the United States recognized as genocide.
The senator's remarks follow the February 18 meeting in Nairobi in which RSF representatives discussed their political future.
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