GACHAGUA: They Have Sold Bomas of Kenya, Prison Lands After Cabinet Approval
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made shocking claims that the Bomas of Kenya, a national heritage monument, has been sold to a Turkish citizen.
Speaking at the ACK Holy Trinity Church in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Gachagua claimed that the Cabinet had already approved the transaction, despite objections from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
Gachagua, who remains an opposition figure, also claimed that the sale had been expanded to include jail lands.
“As we speak, Bomas of Kenya has been sold to a Turkish national. The Cabinet was informed, and I was the only one who opposed it. I stood firm and said this is a national heritage; we cannot sell it,” Gachagua stated.
He also stated that the KCAA had expressed reservations about the sale, citing the site’s location near a flight path.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reveals that the Kenya Kwanza regime has surrendered the Bomas of Kenya to a Turkish businessman.
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Speaking at ACK Diocese of Kajiado Holy Trinity-Kitengela Church on Sunday, Gachagua claimed the deal was part of a broader trend where… https://t.co/2fgiUoLFz6 pic.twitter.com/NNk5ZKw9LU
However, he claimed that the government went forward with the transaction.
“The people from civil aviation opposed it, but the President went ahead and sold it. We are on our own,” Gachagua lamented.
The former Deputy President also stated that prison grounds across the country had been auctioned, resulting in the relocation of correctional facilities.
“All prison lands have been sold. All prisons need to be relocated. Even churches built on these lands, including Catholic and SDA churches, will be demolished,” he said.
The Bomas of Kenya, founded in 1971, exists to preserve, showcase, and promote the rich and diverse cultures of Kenya’s numerous ethnic groups.
It has been a major tourist attraction and cultural hub.
Gachagua’s charges have aroused fears about the possible loss of this national treasure.
Gachagua’s comments came only days after President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga cemented their political unity on Friday.
The agreement, which comprises a 10-point agenda, seeks to strengthen cooperation between the ruling UDA and the ODM parties.
Among the ideas is the adoption of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, which calls for the establishment of the Office of the Official Opposition Leader and the reintroduction of the Prime Minister’s post.
Gachagua criticized Ruto and Odinga’s handshake as a diversion.
“Do not be concerned about what is happening. It is a distraction. They are called theatrics, meant to divert our focus,” he asserted.
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“We will not be distracted by sideshows. Politics is a game of numbers, and I assure you, the numbers are good.”
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka shared Gachagua’s remarks, expressing disappointment in what he called Raila Odinga’s betrayal.
“There is betrayal all over. A brother betrays a brother. But the most interesting betrayal is that of a politician. Politicians are amazing. Please pray for them. I am one of them.”
As the political landscape continues to evolve, Gachagua’s allegations have sparked a heated debate over the preservation of national heritage and the implications of the Ruto-Odinga pact.
GACHAGUA: They Have Sold Bomas of Kenya, Prison Lands After Cabinet Approval
