Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua told President William Ruto to stay out of his family’s private business, responding to a recent public appeal from the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua’s family.
Led by the late governor’s widow, Margaret Nyokabi Nderitu, the family asked President Ruto to order an independent investigation into claims of a forged will and illegal interference with the estate. This follows a public outburst where President Ruto accused Gachagua of calling him a thief despite allegedly stealing from his own brother.
During a tour of Kirinyaga County, Gachagua warned the president to stop meddling in his family affairs and stick to his own.
“Amesahau mambo ya Kenya anaingilia mambo ya familia ya Gachagua. Alijaribu kuingilia mambo ya mlima, nikamkataza. Ameshindwa kugawanya mlima, anafikiria atagawanya familia ya Gachagua? Wewe William Ruto, ukona familia yenu ya Kalenjin, kuenda ongea mambo ya familia yenu, usiingilie mambo ya familia yangu hapa milimani,” Gachagua stated.
He also urged leaders still backing the current administration to join the DCP immediately, warning that waiting too long might cost them their chance.
Gachagua insisted that DCP nominations will remain free and fair, but he promised to lock out those who stay aligned with the government until the last minute.
“I’ve heard those still in Ruto’s administration plan to join DCP later, after benefiting from the current government, only to come and confuse you. Will you allow them?” Gachagua asked as residents shouted “one term” in unison.
He urged residents to vote out any leaders supporting the current administration in the next general election, arguing that the country needs a fresh start.
Gachagua, currently touring Kirinyaga to build support for the DCP, visited Mwea, Kirinyaga Central, and Gichugu to call for the rejection of those backing the president.
“When William Ruto visits, hear what he says, take his money, but don’t let other leaders accompanying him speak because they are traitors,” Gachagua said, warning residents to stay wary of politicians with hidden agendas.
