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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected claims that he was the mastermind behind last year’s anti-government protests led by Gen Z.
The protests pressured President William Ruto to reject the Finance Bill 2024 and prompted significant policy changes within his Kenya Kwanza government, including the dissolution of his Cabinet.
Gachagua clarified that although he is not a leader of Gen Z, he fully supports their call for a better Kenya, free from injustice.
During an extensive interview on Tuesday morning, Gachagua argued that those accusing him of orchestrating the Gen Z protests were simply trying to find reasons to remove him from office. He claimed the allegations were part of a plot to depict him as a rebel against the Kenya Kwanza government, ultimately setting the stage for his impeachment.
He also suggested that the protests were partly driven by state operatives aiming to discredit him for championing the unity of the Mt Kenya region.
“I did not lead Gen Z, nor am I their leader, but they are our good children and will play an important role in the 2027 elections,” Gachagua stated.
He addressed the Mulembe Nation, stressing that young people could have a pivotal role in the 2027 elections, as long as they register to vote.
“I am not their leader, but they are good children, and I support their cause. However, they must go beyond social media and register as voters,” he urged.
“The leadership of this country will be determined by Gen Z if they register to vote,” he added.
At the height of the protests, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) launched an inquiry into Gachagua’s alleged involvement in the anti-government demonstrations, with some of his allies being summoned to provide statements about their roles in the protests.
