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From accusations of extortion to murder, tribal jibes and body shaming: Inside Ruto-Gachagua toxicity

President William Ruto arrives for an interdenominational church service at Nyamaiya Stadium in West Mugirango Constituency on November 8, 2026. [PCS, Standard]

President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua have renewed a bitter public war of words ahead of next year’s General Election, drawing sharp condemnation from religious leaders and clergy who warn that the inflammatory rhetoric threatens national peace.

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