Gachagua: Ruto using my brother's widow to settle political scores
Politics
By
Jane Mugambi
| Mar 30, 2026
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua in Gilgil, Nakuru County, on November 10, 2025. [File Courtesy]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of trying to interfere with his family affairs, saying the head of state was inciting his late brother's widow against him.
Gachagua, who spoke in Karumandi after receiving an overwhelming reception from his supporters, told Ruto that whether he coaches the widows, he is not afraid, as the truth will eventually come out.
He cautioned those who inherit his brother's property not to be hoodwinked and lose it to the greedy individuals whose intentions should be read before any engagement.
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He stated that President Ruto is supposed to concentrate on national matters rather than petty personal family issues.
Instead, Mr Gachagua has advised President Ruto to focus on revitalising the economy, which he describes as being on its knees, and emphasised the urgent need for good governance.
"Ruto, stop meddling with issues that you are not even aware of the origin of. My late brother did his will when in good health, not when he was on his deathbed. Nderitu did share his property willingly. Concentrate on revitalising Kenya, not small family matters," Gachagua told Ruto.
Gachagua pointed out that the current administration has significantly deteriorated Kenya’s economy and has been using intimidation against the opposition, who are the watchdog for Wanjiku.
“It’s the government's mandate to do projects and safeguard the resources being used and not steal, as the opposition's main agenda is to inform Kenyans on what is being stolen by you and your government," Gachagua told Ruto.
Furthermore, the DCP leader has highlighted that the relationship between Mount Kenya residents and Ruto is purely transactional—welcoming him into the region as long as he brings investment and development.
Despite these criticisms, Gachagua has reaffirmed his commitment to serve the Kenyan people, promising that he has a clear vision for the country once elected president in the upcoming general election.
Gachagua, unlike other times when he would be teargassed and roads blocked, had his Saturday and Sunday events not interfered with by security agencies, whereas during his first day of the tour, he visited Murinduko, Kangai, Karumandi, and Kangaita, where he engaged with residents and listened to their concerns.
“I am very happy to have received such a welcome. What we are trying to do as the opposition is to enlighten our people so that you may understand where your money goes to; we have to get this man out, the economy is worse than during Moi’s time," Gachagua said in Kangaita.
At his party, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango said that the government, through the National Irrigation Authority, has added a water levy to rice farmers, a thing he said would not happen.
'The government has added a water levy to farmers; we are not going to allow that. Farmers receive hefty deductions, yet the services on the farms are lacking. Let farmers first get services, then we will contribute afterwards,' said Murango.
Jane Njeri attacked Ruto on his intentions to grab land in South Ngariama, saying he promised the residents to issue title deeds, but after surveying, the title deeds have taken longer, so that the real occupants will be thrown out and new ones will occupy the land, saying she will not allow such.
'We know you have stolen, and what you have should be enough. You promised Murinduko residents, especially those who were settled on the controversial land in South Ngariama, that titling would be done. To our surprise, we have information that you have already grabbed land. We will not allow such to happen. Any leader who has stolen public resources, we will get it right from your homes,' Ms Maina cautioned.