Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited fresh political debate after claiming that senior figures within government, including individuals close to President William Ruto, are secretly reaching out to him under the cover of night.
Speaking in a charged political address, Gachagua painted a picture of a nervous and fractured ruling camp, gripped by fear and uncertainty.
According to Gachagua, some of the visitors avoid daylight meetings because they are afraid of being seen engaging with him.
He alleged that the level of fear within government circles has grown so intense that even long standing allies of the President are now choosing secrecy over open political engagement.
“Wengine wanakuja kuniona usiku kwa sababu wanaogopa Serikali,” Gachagua said, suggesting that intimidation and surveillance have become tools of political control.
He claimed that these clandestine visits are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern of quiet dissent within the ruling establishment.
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More strikingly, Gachagua asserted that some of those reaching out to him are individuals who are still very close to President Ruto.
He predicted that a wave of political realignment is imminent, stating that several of these figures are expected to openly break ranks in August and September.
“Wengine ni watu wako karibu na Ruto lakini watatoka mwezi wa nane na mwezi wa tisa,” he declared, hinting at an internal collapse that could significantly alter Kenya’s political landscape in the coming months.
The remarks come at a time when the Kenya Kwanza administration is facing growing public pressure over the cost of living, governance concerns, and internal disagreements within the coalition.
While State House allies have previously dismissed Gachagua as politically isolated, his latest claims challenge that narrative, suggesting he may still wield considerable influence behind the scenes.
However, critics argue that such statements could also be a strategic attempt to exaggerate divisions and create the perception of momentum.
As August approaches, attention is now turning to whether any high-profile defections will materialise to validate Gachagua’s claims.
If they do, Kenya’s political chessboard could be heading for another dramatic reshuffle. If not, the statements may remain as bold rhetoric in an increasingly tense political season.
Either way, Gachagua’s midnight visitors narrative has ensured one thing: the political conversation is far from over.
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