- President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua spat at each other in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County
- Soon after, the former friends-turned-rivals shared photos of each other on social media, sparking mixed reactions.
- Some claimed that despite their public differences, the two leaders seem to have no serious personal problems and can still work together.
President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua they met in Nyandarua County during the funeral service of Ol Kalou Member of Parliament David Njuguna Kairaho on Wednesday, April 8.
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The meeting took place just a few weeks ago after the two who were friends turned enemies exchanged harsh words in different public meetings, a situation that showed their deep-rooted internal differences.
From the beginning, the tension was palpable, and the organizers of the mourning event took all necessary precautions to ensure that the volatile situation did not turn into chaos.
When they stopped to talk, it was clear that they were reading from different pages.
Gachagua used the opportunity to criticize him Ruto for removing him from power without honor and for betraying the area of Mount Kenya.
He reminded the president that he made an unforgivable mistake and should not rely on the votes of Mount Kenya anymore.
For 36 minutes, Ruto watched him intently while his former deputy launched fierce attacks against his administration.
When his turn came, the president did not mince words. He told Gachagua and his group that he did not need their permission to visit and interact with Mt Kenya voters.
Ruto expressed confidence that when the right time comes, he will bring down those who are leading the one-term slogan and tarnish his name.
He asked the leaders who support his administration not to be stopped or forced to worship anyone in order to continue politically.
But after the heated exchange, Kenyans were surprised when the two leaders shared photos of each other on their social media pages.
How did Kenyans respond to those pictures?
Some pointed out that despite their public differences, the leaders seem to have no serious personal problems and can still work together.
Those who flocked to Ruto’s page said they were just looking for a picture of Gachagua, and were happy to see it.
Nillie Monque: I was looking for this picture. Now I can stop scrolling
African Evans: My search has come to an end here
Peter Pinch Mwatati: It is not possible that it is just a coincidence, maybe something is being planned silently.
Sarah Njeri: The engineer is coming
Le Ah: So you guys are developing a parenting partnership behind the scenes
Nonnie Nonny: You miss him eeeh
Sharon Sigei: I heard him say “Your Excellency” almost 100 times
What did Gachagua say about working with Ruto?
In his speech Nyandarua, Gachagua hinted the possibility of working with the president again.
As a condition, he asked Ruto to make peace with the Kikuyu community and stop listening to young leaders as Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wahwho described him as one of the “outsiders” who mislead the government.
Ruto has also expressed his interest to work with everyone to unite the country and strengthen political stability as well as equality in the distribution of resources and development.
He recently defended his decision to collaborate with ODM and other political parties, saying it was part of a plan to unite the country and move forward as one.
He also promised to do everything in his power to convince the former vice president and leader of Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Kalonzo Musyoka to join him.
However, Kalonzo has repeatedly declined invitations to work with Ruto, saying their visions and principles are incompatible.
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