- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed his satisfaction with the way he confronted President William Ruto during the funeral mass in Nyandarua
- He said he looked the president “straight in the eye” and issued a stern warning, turning a tragic incident into a tense political battle.
- Gachagua recounted an emotional conversation at a rally in Machakos, claiming Ruto appeared restless during the rally
Former vice president Rigathi Gachagua he has boasted of publicly shouting at President William Ruto.
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The former deputy head said he looked the president straight in the eyes and gave him a stern warning about the Mount Kenya area.
What happened during the Nyandarua funeral mass?
His remarks are based on an exciting meeting during the funeral mass of the late Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou David Kiaraho in Nyandarua county, where the two leaders shared the stage.
The meeting was their second public appearance together since their bitter dispute, which has continued to create political solidarity in the region and the country as a whole.
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Gachagua, who had previously warned against attempts to prevent him from attending, was initially not scheduled to speak, causing early concern among mourners and leaders present.
A short controversy also followed when he declined the initial invitation to address the meeting, but later took the stage after being persuaded by local leaders, including the governor of Nyandarua Kiarie Badilisha.
His speech changed the style of the event, when he started criticizing Ruto and his allies in the administration Kenya First.
How did Gachagua explain the conflict between him and Ruto?
During a meeting in Machakos county on Friday, April 10, Gachagua did not try to hide his satisfaction at facing the head of state.
Gachagua recounted the conflict, telling his supporters that he confronted the president directly and demanded respect when he visited the area.
Mentioning him Ruto as “Kasongo,” Gachagua painted a clear picture of the interaction, claiming that he asserted his authority as the chief politician in Mount Kenya.
“You saw Kasongo (President William Ruto’s nickname for opposition leaders) when he came there. I told him, this house has an old man called Riggy G, there is no nonsense here; don’t cause trouble here; when you come here, come slowly and respectfully. This house has an old man,” Gachagua said.
What explanation did Gachagua give about the worrying controversy?
He went on to describe how he stared at the president during the meeting, describing it as a moment of direct confrontation witnessed by the public.
According to the leader of the Democratic Party for the People (DCP), the president’s behavior showed the pressure of the time.
He went further, describing how he glared at Ruto and gave him a direct warning, claiming the President was confused.
“I looked him directly in the eyes when he was sitting. I told Kasongo; first he took water and drank, didn’t he? You all saw, didn’t he? This Kasongo, I called him; he drank 16 bottles of water, didn’t he? Should Kasongo be bothered or not? I told him, when you come to Mount Kenya, come with respect, don’t bring chaos here and don’t come to lie to us,” he joked, eliciting laughter and cheers from the crowd.
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