Gachagua Vows to Defend Kenyans Amid Rising Tensions with Ruto Administration
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of neglecting the plight of ordinary Kenyans, particularly those living in border regions.
Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024 after months of friction with the Kenya Kwanza leadership, has refused to retreat from the political limelight.
Instead, he has intensified his efforts to rally support across the country as he positions himself for a fresh bid for the presidency.
Speaking during a meeting with other leaders, Gachagua painted a grim picture of life in the northern frontier county.
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He alleged that Somali soldiers have been roaming freely in parts of Mandera, leaving local communities in fear and uncertainty.
According to him, this cross-border incursion has endangered livelihoods, disrupted trade, and exposed Kenyans to insecurity, yet the government continues to downplay the crisis.
“The people of Mandera are suffering. They cannot move freely, they cannot farm, and they cannot trade because foreign forces are moving in and out of their county unchecked,” Gachagua declared.
“When I raised this matter, the government dismissed me, claiming I was playing politics. But the truth is, our people are in danger, and their cries cannot be ignored.”
The former Deputy President’s remarks were met with cheers from locals, many of whom echoed frustrations over rising insecurity and what they termed as government inaction.
For Gachagua, the issue has become a symbol of what he describes as President Ruto’s failure to safeguard the sovereignty of Kenya and protect its citizens.
Since his impeachment, Gachagua has styled himself as a political outsider, openly challenging the very administration he once served.
His rhetoric has become increasingly sharp, focusing on issues of governance, security, and economic justice. Observers say he is carefully crafting an image of a leader willing to confront difficult truths, even at personal cost.
“Mandera is just one example. Kenyans across this nation are feeling abandoned,” he told the gathering. “If elected as President in 2027, I will defend this country and its people to the very last man. Our borders will be secure, our people will be safe, and no one will treat Kenyans as second-class citizens in their own land.”
Gachagua’s bold promise highlights his strategy of positioning himself as a defender of marginalized communities, especially in areas that have long complained of being neglected by successive governments.
His campaign machinery, insiders reveal, has been quietly organizing across counties, tapping into discontent with the Kenya Kwanza government’s economic and security record.
While the Ruto administration has dismissed Gachagua’s claims as “alarmist and politically motivated,” the former DP’s growing influence cannot be overlooked.
Analysts argue that his message of defiance resonates with sections of the population who feel left out of the current political and economic order.
With three years to the next general election, Gachagua is already shaping up as one of President Ruto’s fiercest critics.
Whether his movement can grow into a formidable political force remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Rigathi Gachagua is determined to remain a thorn in the side of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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