Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for the challenges facing his administration, arguing that the problems are of his own making.
Speaking during a political tour of Nakuru on Friday, Gachagua said the Ruto administration should take responsibility for the country’s challenges instead of shifting blame to the former President.
Gachagua urged Ruto to focus on his political opponents, describing himself as the President’s fiercest competitor and vowing to remove him from office in the 2027 General Election.
“Kaongo amekwama, ameenda Eldoret, analilia watu wao waseme tutam. Anawaambia shida yake ni Uhuru Kenyatta. Kasongo, achana na Uhuru Kenyatta. Uhuru alikuachi nchi iko na imani. Baada ya miaka nne, umeleta goons, ukasuspend rule of law na kuleta wakora kutawala Kenya,” Gachagua alleged.
“Shida yako ni wewe, umejiletea wewe mwenyewe. Uhuru hashindani na wewe, hatakuwa kwa debe. Yule mpinzani wako ni Gachagua, ndiye utapambana na yeye.”
Predicts Opposition Victory in 2027
Gachagua predicted a landslide victory for the opposition in the 2027 General Election, saying such an outcome would amount to a vote of no confidence in Ruto’s administration.
“Mimi nitapambana na wewe. Nimekukimbiza, wewe unalia kama panya ameshikwa na mtego. Kazi ya Mlima nimemaliza, sasa nimeingia Narok. Nimekufukuza Narok,” Gachagua stated.
“Ulikuwaa unanifukuza, hunijui vizuri. Nilikuwa nanyamaza, najifanya mjinga. Huyu ulifukuza ndiye atakuja kukutoa katika kiti cha urais.”
The former Deputy President’s remarks came a day after Ruto accused Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the Opposition in an attempt to undermine his administration.
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Speaking to residents in Eldoret on Thursday, Ruto claimed that Uhuru had failed to address issues including affordable housing and universal health coverage during his presidency and had now resorted to supporting efforts to remove him from office.
“Mkipima wale watu, ule sponsor wao, alishindwa na maneno ya Affordable Housing? Alishindwa na mambo ya Universal Health Coverage? Alishindwa na maneno ya kusomesha watoto wetu?” Ruto posed.
“Sasa ameenda kupanga vibaraka wake, anatuma hapa watu kuja kushindana na mimi. Hawa watu nitawaosha asubui na mapema. Wale watu, umeskia maono ama sera zao? Wale majamaa hawana mpango, sera, agenda na hata akili.”
Ruto Defends Government Record
The President said his administration should be judged on its record, accusing the Opposition of relying on slogans such as “one term” and “must go” without presenting a clear alternative agenda.
The exchange between Ruto and Gachagua comes as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election, with both sides increasingly turning their attention to the President’s record, the country’s economic challenges and the political alliances that could shape the next election.
