Gachagua Blames Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi for Strained Ties with Ruto Leading to His Impeachment
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pointed a direct finger at Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi for allegedly worsening his relationship with President William Ruto. Speaking during a candid interview with Weru TV on Sunday, April 27, Gachagua detailed how a breach of trust, initiated by Murungi, set off a chain of events that culminated in his removal from office.
Gachagua narrated that tensions began during a meeting he convened with leaders from the Mt. Kenya region. His objective, he explained, was to discuss the growing frustrations within the region about unmet promises and perceived mistreatment under Ruto’s administration.
“I urged the lawmakers to support me in engaging the president to protect the Mt. Kenya people and ensure that our agreed development projects were completed,” Gachagua recalled.
However, instead of solidarity, betrayal followed. Gachagua accused Murungi of secretly reporting their private discussions to President Ruto. According to Gachagua, Murungi, accompanied by several lawmakers present at the meeting, relayed the grievances to the president, without informing him.
The revelation, Gachagua said, provoked an intense confrontation with Ruto. “He really lashed at me,” Gachagua stated. “He questioned why I was discussing him with the lawmakers instead of addressing my concerns directly to him.”
This betrayal, as Gachagua described, marked a critical turning point in his political fortunes. The already fragile relationship with Ruto rapidly deteriorated, fueling a series of conflicts that would later evolve into a formal impeachment motion against him.
Transitioning to the events following his impeachment in November 2024, Gachagua reflected on the consequences. He argued that his removal was politically engineered as punishment for defending ordinary Kenyans against what he called the repressive policies of the Kenya Kwanza government.
“My mission was to shield the people from oppressive actions. Sadly, that mission cost me my position,” Gachagua declared.
The depth of the fallout between Gachagua and Ruto underlined how internal divisions within a ruling administration could spiral into full-blown political crises. Many analysts view Gachagua’s account as evidence of the volatile alliances that characterize Kenya’s political arena.
Notably, Gachagua emphasized that his actions were guided solely by the needs of the Mt. Kenya region. According to him, had the grievances been adequately addressed, the friction with Ruto could have been avoided altogether.
In recounting his experience, Gachagua also painted Murungi’s role as instrumental in eroding the trust between him and the president. “When leaders betray each other,” Gachagua warned, “it is the people they represent who pay the highest price.”
Throughout the interview, his tone reflected a mixture of frustration and determination. He expressed no regrets for challenging what he perceived as government negligence towards his constituents.
Gachagua’s allegations against Murungi add a new layer to the narrative surrounding his ouster. They suggest that internal sabotage and competition for political favor were just as influential as policy disagreements in shaping his downfall.
As he told his story, Gachagua gave Kenyans a glimpse into the fragile nature of political loyalty. His experience illustrated how quickly alliances could crumble when personal ambitions and secret agendas come into play.
Despite his impeachment, Gachagua signaled that he remains committed to public service. Rather than retreating, he appears ready to continue advocating for the interests of the Mt. Kenya region and broader national causes.
Whether his political star will rise again remains an open question. However, Gachagua’s detailed accusations against Murungi and his insights into the behind-the-scenes power struggles offer valuable lessons for Kenya’s political watchers.
In closing, Gachagua reflected, “True leadership demands loyalty to the people, not to fleeting political interests.” His words underscore a central theme of his account — that betrayal within leadership circles inevitably hurts the citizens more than the politicians themselves.
For many Kenyans, Gachagua’s revelations have added fuel to an already heated debate about transparency, loyalty, and accountability in government. His story, once whispered in political corridors, now resonates loudly across the nation.
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Gachagua Blames Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi for Strained Ties with Ruto Leading to His Impeachment
