KENYA : Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to address the Nation on Sunday, February 9, 2025, after months of deliberation on his next Political move.
The much-awaited address is set to be aired on various TV and radio stations starting 7 PM, from his Wamunyoro Residence in Nyeri County.
Gachagua embarked on a mission of collecting views and interacting with different leaders to chart a way forward, following his impeachment last year.
The former DP accuses President William Ruto of betrayal, for not intervening after the impeachment motion was brought before the National Assembly.
After a series of engagements, Gachagua announced that he would make an announcement in January 2025.
However, speaking after a church service on February 2, 2025, Gachagua apologised for delaying the big declaration but vowed to release the report in seven days.
“I have received many perspectives, and I want to analyze them carefully before making a pronouncement. We must avoid past mistakes of boarding someone else’s political bus without having our own,” said Gachagua.
In a statement today, Gachagua implored his supporters to tune in and get to hear what he had in store after holding a series of meetings with different groups.
“Tonight our engagement is a joint media interview to give an interim report of the various consultations we have held. Please join us from the comfort of your home, from 7 pm. Blessed Sunday fellow Kenyans,” Gachagua’s statement read in part.
The Former Dp, has reportedly been holding Consultations with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, DAP-Kenya Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa, NARC Leader Martha Karua and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka among other leaders.
Since his ouster, Gachagua has rallied the Mt Kenya Region against President William Ruto's Kenya-Kwanza administration.
Speaking when he attended a church service on Sunday, January 19, at the PCEA Emmanuel Matanya, Waguthiru Parish in Laikipia County, he faulted Legislators affiliated to the Mt Kenya Region, for supporting his 'state-sponsored' ouster motion, stating that greed has crowded their judgement, they would even betray their own kin.
" The big problem we have in the Mt. Kenya region is the quality of senators and MPs we elected. People who, for the right price, would sell their own mother" he said.
Gachagua went ahead to urge the Mt Kenya Region Voters not to Re-elect legislators who supported his impeachment saying, "Please do me the favour of not voting for MPs and Senators who impeached me".
The Former Dp took issue with President William Ruto for allegedly betraying the region, supporting his removal from office.
"Even if the president deceived me, didn’t he deceive the bishops too? His words came too early, revealing his true intentions. Had he been patient and allowed us to return in 2027, we’d have faced an unprecedented problem. We thank God for making the President show his true colours." said Gachagua.
He vowed to lead the Region back to government, revealing he will be working with allies to see President William Ruto is not re-elected come 2027.
He exuded confidence in the region's ability to oust the Kenya-kwanza administration.
"God willing, I will lead the Mt Kenya region into government. A government that respects and works for it's people. We have the numbers. All we need is to create unity and get the right friends. We have many friends and we will succeed." he noted.
Gachagua emphasised the importance of unity, vigilance and gratitude towards God for the nation of Kenya, reflecting on the blessings the country has received, stating, "God has given us a great Nation of Kenya and a wonderful people Kenyans are".
Kenya's President William Ruto is facing Growing Disdain in the Region and Across the Country, with the Citizenry Calling Out the Government on it's short comings.
Ruto, has also been on the Spotlight, following the police conduct, during the Gen Z Finance Bill Protests, which led to the loss of several young Lives. The Country's security agencies Forceful approach and alleged shooting of unarmed Protestors has been condemned by Human Rights organizations, in and Out of the East African Country.
Despite the Withdrawal of the Finance Bill, incidents of Alleged Abductions have continued to be reported with the head of state accused of allegedly suppressing Freedom of Speech by orchestrating abductions of Government Critics.
President Ruto's administration has also had several Corruption and Conflict of Incidents since it's ascension to power.
A recent report delved into how top government officials and politically connected individuals are allegedly benefiting from lucrative government contracts.
This has raised concerns about the administration's commitment to transparency and fairness, especially given Ruto's campaign promises to root out corruption and end favoritism in public procurement.
One of the key figures mentioned is President Ruto himself, with claims that his Weston Hotel has secured numerous government contracts for catering and other services.
This ties into a broader pattern where individuals close to the administration, have allegedly influenced contract awards.
Powerful individuals like Silas Kibet Simatwo, a long-time associate of Ruto, have taken up pivotal roles within government projects, especially in health. Simatwo’s position in the Digital Health Agency (DHA) has fueled skepticism, given his history in insurance and prior business ties with the President.
Such appointments raise questions about the fairness of processes and whether the selection criteria were truly based on merit.
Additionally, the controversy extends to influential figures like David Ndii, an economist, and Mary Wambui, a businesswoman, who are implicated in securing major contracts.
Critics argue that the lack of transparency in awarding tenders to politically linked individuals undermines the credibility of the government’s anti-corruption agenda.
The concern is that Kenya’s public resources are being channeled to a select elite, leaving the public with the sense that the same old patterns of favoritism are in play.
This situation paints a troubling picture of Kenya’s current political landscape, where campaign pledges to clean up corruption appear to be overshadowed by reports of cronyism.
As Kenyans watch these developments unfold, there's a growing call for stronger oversight mechanisms and a return to competitive and transparent public procurement processes.
This has fueled 'Ruto Must Go' chants in Public Gatherings, a slogan that has spread like Wildfire on Social Media Platforms in the East African Country.
According to the Critics, Mr. Ruto has turned against the same people who believed in him and unleashed unimaginable atrocities against them including imposing crippling taxes and forced disappearances, against young Kenyans who dared to criticize his policies.
The citizenry is decrying of anguish, anxiety, and destitution seeking liberation from one of the Country's most Popular Politician who once was driven by the desire to serve them.
Those Opposed to Ruto's Policies, claim that the country is reeling from biting economic depression and social upheaval, reiterating the same call, 'Ruto Must Go'.
The President on the other hand claims his administration has in the last two years, managed to Stabilise the Economy, citing a Stable Shilling and Central Bank's Forex Reserves.
Additionally, Mr. Ruto, the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and leaders affiliated to the Kenya-Kwanza administration have exuded confidence in the Government, urging Kenyans to give them time to deliver on their Promises.
However, Young Kenyans are running out of Patience. The government, is struggling with cyber-activism, where young people are using social media platforms to criticize state initiatives, spread information about government activities, and organize protests.
The Young Libertarians are expressing their growing dissatisfaction with issues like unemployment, corruption and unfulfilled campaign promises.
Government officials have decried the Movement's impact, terming it as "cyber-bullying" aimed at delegitimizing President Ruto's actions.
This tech-savvy generation has transformed ethnic and political divisions into a pan-African narrative that challenges the post-colonial state.
They use grassroots mobilization and sophisticated digital strategies to make it harder for governments to repress dissent.
The movement's leaderless, decentralized structure and ability to quickly adapt tactics to police brutality in Kenya, make it effective.
This activism seeks systemic change rather than political representation and extends beyond national borders to address regional governance issues.
The movement has maintained momentum despite government crackdowns and used international attention to pressure domestic institutions.
At the beginning of last year, the Kenyan President warned that the country’s moral fabric is at risk of decay if the manipulation of the digital spaces, more especially that of social media, is going to continue.
President William Ruto's headache intensifies each day, with his administration witnessing scrutiny unlike any other in Kenya's political history.
This new civic engagement, with its horizontal organization and focus on accountability, changes how young Africans view the state and suggests a long-term political shift in the East African Country.