‘They Must Stop!’ – Gachagua Tells Ruto After Farouk Kibet Insulted Uhuru
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended Uhuru Kenyatta following a barrage of criticism directed at the former Head of State by Kenya Kwanza Allies.
Gachagua accused his former employer, President William Ruto, of sending proxies to harm Uhuru.
On Sunday, the former DP spoke during a Thanksgiving service at his house in Wamunyoro, Nyeri County.
The former DP was responding to Ruto’s assistant Farouk Kibet’s recent statements, in which he urged Uhuru against meddling in national politics.
“You have sent your errand boys like Farouk and Ichung’wah to go insult our young man, the Fourth President — they must stop,” Gachagua warned.
On Saturday, Farouk urged MPs to introduce a motion requiring previous heads of state to forfeit their retirement perks once they leave politics.
William Ruto, you sent Farouk Kibet and Kimani Ichung’wah to insult Uhuru Kenyatta. Kama wewe ni mwanaume, don’t send proxies to insult Uhuru; insult him yourself – Rigathi Gachagua. pic.twitter.com/IzwUupNC7b
— NairobiLeo.co.ke (@Nairobi_Leo) May 4, 2025
He says this will assist in limiting the power of retiring political leaders.
In response, Gachagua blamed Kenya Kwanza leaders for unnecessary attacks on Uhuru, vowing to continue defending the former President.
“If you continue using these young men to insult the President, the next time you come here, I will tell the people to also come for you,” Gachagua warned.
The Wamunyoro gathering on Sunday was a watershed moment in the effort to gain the Mount Kenya voting bloc.
Several leaders, including Gachagua’s new political allies Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and former Interior Secretary Fred Matiang’i, were present.
Other leaders at the event also echoed Gachagua’s sentiments, with Kathiani MP Robert Mbui urging Kenya Kwanza allies to refrain from dragging Uhuru’s name into current politics.
Since his presidential term came to an end, Uhuru has tried to maintain a neutral stance in Kenyan politics.
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However, there have been hints that he is still in good standing with his former deputy, who is now the current head of state, William Ruto.
However, this has not deterred the former Head of State from courting controversy with subtle criticisms of the government, which has not gone over well with Kenya Kwanza supporters.
In January, Uhuru aroused mixed emotions by supporting the United States’ decision to reduce donor funding.
He stated that third-world countries should establish systems to rely on themselves.
‘They Must Stop!’ – Gachagua Tells Ruto After Farouk Kibet Insulted Uhuru
