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- National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of threatening and intimidating political figures, including digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, for not following his directives.
- Ichung’wah labeled Gachagua as vindictive and divisive, claiming many Mt. Kenya MPs distanced themselves due to his intimidation tactics.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah recently recalled a tense encounter during a State Lodge meeting, where Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allegedly confronted digital strategist Dennis Itumbi.
Speaking in an interview on Spice FM, Ichung’wah described how the Deputy President stormed into the meeting and grabbed Itumbi by the collar, demanding an explanation for his failure to follow tweeting instructions.
Ichung’wah expressed his disapproval of Gachagua’s behavior, labeling him as petty and vindictive.
According to the Kikuyu MP, Gachagua’s rise to power as Deputy President has revealed deeper aspects of his character.
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“I don’t know what you would say of a person holding high office who walks into a meeting at the State Lodge, grabs a junior officer by the collar, threatening him with physical assault over tweets,” Ichung’wah remarked, emphasizing the DP’s actions as unbecoming of someone in such a position of authority.
The Majority Leader further criticized Gachagua for attempting to belittle and intimidate other leaders, especially those who refuse to align themselves with his political agenda.
He recalled instances where Gachagua mocked and demeaned MPs, including Kiambaa MP Kawanjiku, referencing personal matters like dowry payments.
Ichung’wah also highlighted how Gachagua insulted Florence Jematiah, the Baringo County representative, for her association with leaders the DP does not favor.
Ichung’wah claimed that many MPs from Mt. Kenya have distanced themselves from Gachagua due to his constant threats and efforts to intimidate them into loyalty.
“Many of them live in fear because of this desperation and attempts to coerce them,” he alleged, suggesting that Gachagua seeks to manipulate regional leaders for his personal gain.
For months, Ichung’wah has openly criticized Gachagua’s leadership, accusing him of fostering tribal and divisive politics.
On his part, Gachagua has warned that leaders who defy him will face the judgment of the voters.