William Ruto Screams At Gachagua Who Claimed Mt Kenya Residents Escaped Him: “I’m Not Crazy”

President William Ruto dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua about losing the support of Mount Kenya during a tense meeting in Nyandarua
Gachagua claimed that Ruto’s allies, including Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah, betrayed him and misled the president
Ruto avoided direct confrontation but pointed to key development and reform projects in the coffee sector as evidence of continued influence.

President William Ruto He has denied claims that he has lost support in the vote-rich area of Mount Kenya.

He responded to his critics harshly following the remarks of the former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua during a tense public meeting in Nyandarua county.

The two leaders met face to face on Wednesday, April 8, during the mourning mass for the late Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou David Kiaraho, an event that turned into a platform for political tension as the 2027 General Election approaches.

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Gachagua, who participated in the service accompanied by his allies including Nyandarua senator John Methu, addressed the audience first, giving a strong message to the president.

In his speech, he accused some of Ruto’s close allies of misleading him and undermining his status in Mount Kenya.

Without holding back, Gachagua directly mentioned Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah, blaming him for political tension and accusing him of betraying the community.

Gachagua insisted that he had previously warned Ruto about the people around him, claiming that the alliances would eventually cost him support in the region.

“I advised you president and told you that these mountain people do not like betrayal. I told you betrayal is not forgiven among our people. You chose to listen to Kimani Ichun’wah now this community has rejected you. And I had told you,” Gachagua said.

He continued to claim that the voters of Mount Kenya have already turned their backs on the president, asking him to repair his relationship with the community.

“Mr president, I am begging you, you are my brother. Please, find peace with this community. Create peace with this community. Find friendship with this community. Don’t listen to this children. They are putting you in a hole,” Gachagua said.

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He added that some leaders will face opposition in the area due to what he called betrayal, while insisting that he warned Ruto in advance about the consequences of his decisions.

But when Ruto rose to speak, he responded with a firm stance, dismissing suggestions that his relationship with Mt Kenya had deteriorated.

In a speech that mixed calm and defiance, Ruto said he would not be drawn into political controversies, insisting that his record would speak for itself.

“I don’t want to say too much. It’s not that my brothers have had the chance to speak to me here…ooh…I don’t know what…wantam, Kasongo…I don’t know what. I will come here to answer them with actions,” Ruto said.

The President emphasized ongoing development efforts, including infrastructure projects and reforms in the coffee sector, which he said are aimed at improving the lives of Nyandarua residents.

He defended his leadership and his relationship with the area, denying allegations that he has been politically marginalized.

“You can’t come and tell us that….I don’t have a fight, I understand that I was voted for by the people of Mt Kenya, I understand that; I’m not crazy, I’m not stupid and I’m not a drunk. I know what I’m doing. And I’ve made friendship with the people of Mt Kenya not for two, three or four days. And I understand. And no one should bring his war between me and Mt Kenya; I know how to work with the people of Mt Kenya,” he announced.