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- Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga accused the government of sabotaging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and urged President Ruto to restore respect for the DP.
- Kahiga emphasized the need for Ruto and Gachagua to work together despite personal differences, highlighting recent budget cuts as a hindrance to the DP’s effectiveness.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has criticized the government for allegedly sabotaging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office, expressing his strong support for the DP.
During a media interview on Sunday, June 16, Kahiga lamented that certain individuals within the government were actively working to hinder Gachagua’s ability to serve the people effectively.
Kahiga emphasized that despite Gachagua having clear roles and responsibilities, these individuals were relentlessly striving to undermine his efforts, aiming to diminish his credibility among Kenyans.
The governor called on President William Ruto to intervene and restore respect for the Deputy President.
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He urged Ruto to grant Gachagua the necessary space to accomplish his assigned tasks.
“Those around the President, and some without official roles, are creating confusion in Mt. Kenya. They are trying to destabilize DP Gachagua, and the problem is that the President is not taking charge,” Kahiga stated.
He reiterated that it was Ruto’s duty to protect the dignity of his deputy, as they were elected together as a unified entity.
Kahiga also raised concerns about the recent reduction of Gachagua’s budget, stating, “The other day we read in the papers that his budget had been reduced. This is not what we expected; we hoped the two of them would work together.”
Acknowledging the widening gap between the President and his DP, Kahiga noted that their relationship was deteriorating.
However, he stressed that they both had a responsibility to Kenyans, regardless of their personal differences.
He advised them to set aside their disagreements and focus on serving the country, as Kenyans had entrusted them with another five-year term.
Kahiga also called on other leaders, including Gachagua, to support the President despite differing views, as a way to protect Ruto’s legacy.
“They have a working relationship. We never voted for them to become lovers; we voted for them to deliver a better agenda for the people of Kenya,” he added.
In recent weeks, Mutahi Kahiga has been vocal in defending Deputy President Gachagua, who has faced criticism over his one-man, one vote, one shilling proposal.