Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a sharp critique of President William Ruto, accusing him of neglecting the Kalenjin community’s development needs.
During an interview with Kalenjin journalists, Gachagua claimed the president is diverting resources to other regions to secure votes for the 2027 general election. He also sought to reassure the community that he would not abandon them if his opposition coalition unseats the president in the next cycle.
He highlighted his concerns during the interview, stating:
“Rais alipitishwa na kura ya Mlima na ya Wakalenjin…sasa nikamwuliza rais, kama tumesahau hawa Wakalenjin, walikuvumilia miaka tano, wewe umechukua kila kitu ukapelekea Nyanza, hutembelei hawa watu…ukija Kericho, Bomet, unakuja interdenomination…mbona hukuji kufungua project? Mimi nilimuuliza.”
The DCP leader argued that the Kalenjin community remains neglected and “left out in the cold,” even with one of their own holding the presidency.
“Hawa wakalenjin hawana mtetezi; wabunge wamenyamaza, masenator pia wamenyamaza, nani atatetea hao?” he posed.
While Gachagua admitted his public rift with his former boss is common knowledge, he maintained that his connection to the Kalenjin people remains strong. He actively dismissed concerns that he might exclude the community from a future government if he wins the next election.
“There is no one who will discriminate against the Kalenjins. They have not wronged anyone. We have a problem with one person, whom we will remove from power when the time comes. Kalenjins are good people. They have worked and developed this country. Just because Ruto has wronged us, it doesn’t mean the whole Kalenjin community has done it,” he said.
In a separate update, Gachagua shared plans to travel through Kalenjin territory next week while heading to scheduled events in Kisii.
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