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Gachagua: I'm being betrayed by those I trusted most

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recalled the numerous false accusations made against him when he aligned with Ruto, and expressed regret that the same situation is recurring now that he is Deputy President. [DPCS]

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended himself against allegations of gross misconduct, violation of the constitution and graft saying the accusation are lame but that he will respect Parliament’s decision on his potential impeachment. AT the same time he expressed confidence that the truth will eventually come to light.

Gachagua dismissed the accusations against him, saying he was saddened by the current political developments, just two years after their election, with many promises yet to be fulfilled for Kenyans.

He particularly criticised MPs from Rift Valley, who are leading the charge, despite his support for President William Ruto when he faced challenges under the previous regime, calling it the “greatest betrayal”.

He further noted that the Mt Kenya region had stood firmly with Ruto, and efforts to sway the people from the region to abandon the President had failed. According to Gachagua, MPs from Rift Valley should be the last people to support an impeachment move against him.