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Democracy for Citizen Party (DCP) leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of orchestrating his ouster from office based on what he calls fabricated claims—including the controversial acquisition of land in Meru County.
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While kicking off a three-day tour of Meru on Friday, Gachagua urged locals to boycott a luxury hotel he alleges is linked to President Ruto.
He claimed the president is prioritizing personal interests, including constructing a road leading to the hotel instead of investing in infrastructure that would benefit local farmers.
“You’re building a road to your hotel instead of roads that connect us to markets. Do you think Meru people are fools who’ll come drink tea in your hotel?” Gachagua asked, referring to Ruto as “Kasongo” in a mocking tone.
He also accused Ruto of attempting to divide the Mt. Kenya region for political gain, likening his strategy to that of former President Daniel Moi.
“He wanted to use divide-and-rule tactics to dominate the region, just like Moi did for 24 years,” Gachagua claimed.
DCP’s National Organising Secretary, former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, rallied support for Gachagua, asserting that Meru doesn’t lack patriotic leaders who are ready to push forward despite lacking MPs in Parliament.
“Don’t be afraid—Meru has brave leaders ready to fight for its liberation,” he said.
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara echoed the sentiments, blaming Ruto’s administration for burdening young people with debt and failing to prioritize education.
“Young people are the future, yet the government is denying them a future. Children aren’t even going to school,” she said.
Since his impeachment, Gachagua has publicly accused President Ruto of economic sabotage and betrayal, claiming he refused to align with policies that harm the public.
He has pledged to continue exposing what he sees as the government’s misplaced priorities and mistreatment of regions like Meru.
