“I Will Name Them!”—Gachagua Declares War on Betrayal
Gachagua didn’t hold back. He promised to publicly shame leaders he believes are undermining the unity of Mt Kenya.
“Let us agree on what I will do,” Gachagua said. “Wherever I go in Mount Kenya, I will be calling out the traitors by name,” he vowed. “Whether you are a man or a woman, we will tell our people who the traitors are,” he added.
He claimed the formation of smaller political parties was a tactic to scatter votes and weaken the region’s influence.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a church service in Ongata Rongai on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
“That Is a Wheelbarrow!”—Waiguru Targeted in Thinly Veiled Attack
Gachagua specifically called out Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, accusing her of planning to form a new party ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I know Waiguru has been told to form a party,” he said. “That is a wheelbarrow. If you see that party, know it is a wheelbarrow,” he added.
“No Sympathy for Women Leaders”—Gachagua Warns Female Politicians
Gachagua made it clear that gender would not shield anyone from criticism.
“Our women leaders, those of you betraying our community, we will deal with you as traitors,” he warned. “There is no distinction between men and women. A traitor is a traitor,” he declared.
His remarks sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding his boldness and others accusing him of fueling division.
“Double Standards Must End!”—Gachagua Slams Ruto’s Political Moves
Just a day earlier, Gachagua accused President Ruto of hypocrisy. He criticized Ruto’s meeting with KANU leader Gideon Moi while condemning Gachagua’s own efforts to unite Mt Kenya.
“I’m always labelled a tribalist when I mobilise Mt Kenya,” Gachagua lamented. “But when others do it, it’s called strategy,” he added.
Meanwhile, PLP leader Martha Karua assured the crowd that opposition leaders were united and would soon unveil a presidential candidate.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a fiery campaign to expose what he calls betrayal within the Mount Kenya region. Speaking passionately during a church service at Ambassador of Christ Church in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s allies of plotting to divide the region politically.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing the residents of Embu on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
“I Will Name Them!”—Gachagua Declares War on Betrayal
Gachagua didn’t hold back. He promised to publicly shame leaders he believes are undermining the unity of Mt Kenya.
“Let us agree on what I will do,” Gachagua said. “Wherever I go in Mount Kenya, I will be calling out the traitors by name,” he vowed. “Whether you are a man or a woman, we will tell our people who the traitors are,” he added.
He claimed the formation of smaller political parties was a tactic to scatter votes and weaken the region’s influence.
“That Is a Wheelbarrow!”—Waiguru Targeted in Thinly Veiled Attack
“I know Waiguru has been told to form a party,” he said. “That is a wheelbarrow. If you see that party, know it is a wheelbarrow,” he added.
Waiguru, currently serving her second term, is expected to run for Senate. However, she has not responded to Gachagua’s claims.
“No Sympathy for Women Leaders”—Gachagua Warns Female Politicians
Gachagua made it clear that gender would not shield anyone from criticism.
“Our women leaders, those of you betraying our community, we will deal with you as traitors,” he warned. “There is no distinction between men and women. A traitor is a traitor,” he declared.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a televised interview on August 26, 2025.
His remarks sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding his boldness and others accusing him of fueling division.
“Double Standards Must End!”—Gachagua Slams Ruto’s Political Moves
