President Ruto and Deputy Gachagua before Seoul trip on May 2, 2024. IMAGE: President Ruto/X
In Summary:
- Former Cherangany MP Kipruto Arap Kirwa has questioned the state of the deal between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, alleging it is over due to recent attacks on the Deputy President.
- Kirwa accused Ruto of going back on his earlier promise to protect Gachagua from attacks, indicating a potential breakdown in their partnership.
According to former Cherangany Member of Parliament Kipruto Arap Kirwa, the deal between President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, is over.
In a recent interview with TV47, Kirwa delved into the reasons behind his claim, citing the recent attacks directed at the Deputy President as evidence of a breach of trust between the two leaders.
Kirwa alleged that Ruto had previously assured Gachagua of his protection against attacks, but the latest developments suggest otherwise.
“The deputy president should know that the deal with William is over, but he should not show his head,” Kirwa stated, advising Gachagua to maintain a low profile while seeking support from trusted allies.
The former MP claimed that the attacks on Gachagua were deliberate attempts to tarnish his image, alleging that these actions were orchestrated with tacit approval from the highest office.
“The DP is being attacked deliberately to make him look bad,” he said, expressing concern over the apparent choreographed efforts to undermine Gachagua’s integrity.
Kirwa emphasized the importance of respecting the position of the Deputy President and warned that if Gachagua were to step down, it could deal a significant blow to Ruto’s administration.
He urged both leaders to tolerate each other for the sake of peace and development in the country.
Highlighting the potential political implications, Kirwa cautioned that if the combined support from the mountain region and the Akamba nation were to unite against Ruto, the President could face a challenging situation.
“The president knows that the numbers around the mountain if they are to be combined with the eastern block of the Akamba nation, the president will be at home by nine o’clock,” he warned.
As allegations of a rift between the President and his Deputy continue to circulate, Kirwa’s claim that their deal is over has added to the speculation surrounding the dynamics of Kenya’s highest office.