Former Nakuru County governor Lee Kinyanjui, who currently serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Trade in the Kenya Kwanza administration, has launched a sharp attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following the latter’s viral speech in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County.
Gachagua, while addressing residents during a political meeting, openly accused President William Ruto of corruption and failing to rule with dignity.
His remarks quickly ignited debate across the country, drawing mixed reactions from leaders and members of the public.
Responding to the speech, Kinyanjui accused Gachagua of promoting divisive politics and using public platforms to settle personal scores.
He described the former deputy president as the “king of ethnic venom,” alleging that the Mai Mahiu visit was less about national issues and more about popularizing his political party through inflammatory rhetoric.
While emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and divergence of opinion in a democratic society, Kinyanjui warned that such freedoms should not be abused by hate mongers seeking to recruit blind followers.
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He argued that Kenya’s political space should not be reduced to a battleground for personal grudges and revenge missions.
“You should fight your wars, but Kenya is greater than any individual,” Kinyanjui said, urging leaders to put national unity and development above personal ambition.
He further accused Gachagua of building a political career around hate politics, claiming he has previously targeted Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta, and now President Ruto. Kinyanjui posed a pointed question on who the next “victim” might be.
As the political temperature rises ahead of 2027, Kenyans have urged leaders, including Kinyanjui, to focus on service delivery, warning that the country will move forward with or without leaders who thrive on division.
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