Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made a surprising revelation about the political forces behind attempts to impeach him, claiming that the majority of Members of Parliament who supported the move were from his own Kikuyu community.
Speaking during a public address, Gachagua said he was deeply disappointed that those who were expected to stand by him were the ones who allegedly betrayed him.
“Wakati MPs walisign nikuwe impeached, hakukuwa na Wajaluo. Wengi wao walikua ni Wakikuyu!” Gachagua stated.
(Translation: “When MPs signed for me to be impeached, there were no Luos among them. Most of them were Kikuyus!”)
The Deputy President’s remarks have sparked widespread debate online, with many Kenyans interpreting them as an open acknowledgment of division and mistrust within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Some political analysts suggest that Gachagua’s statement was a direct attempt to highlight betrayal from within Mount Kenya’s political ranks, even as tensions continue to grow between him and President William Ruto.
Supporters of the Deputy President have praised him for speaking candidly, saying his comments reflect the reality of internal political rivalries, while critics argue that such statements could deepen ethnic polarization in national politics.
The reported fallout between Ruto and Gachagua has been simmering for months, with each side sending subtle jabs through speeches and political allies. Observers believe Gachagua’s latest comments are part of a larger power struggle ahead of the 2027 General Election.
As the debate continues, Kenyans are now closely watching whether this public revelation will further strain the relationship between the President and his Deputy — or mark the beginning of a new political realignment in the Mount Kenya region.
