Gachagua challenges Ruto to table proof that he is a tribal leader
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has politely challenged President William Ruto to table any tangible proof that he is a tribal leader.
Gachagua, who spoke to a local TV station on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, said he has never in his life uttered anything that appears tribal.
Gachagua defends his record
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Gachagua emphasised that his record speaks for itself, pointing out that he stood firmly behind Ruto in the 2022 General Election even though they did not share the same ethnic background.
According to him, this is evidence that his politics have always been anchored on national unity rather than ethnic loyalty.
“I am a great nationalist who loves Kenya and has never uttered anything negative against another community. When I supported Ruto, I knew he was not a Kikuyu, but I still supported him; my community gave him 87% of our votes,” Gachagua stated.
“This tells you that Rigathi Gachagua and his people are not tribal.”
The Democracy for Citizens’ Party Leader added that his continued focus is on issues that touch the lives of all Kenyans, regardless of their communities or regions.
Town hall meetings in the US
Gachagua also defended his recent tour of the United States, saying the meetings he held were for all Kenyans and not restricted to a single community.
He explained that he engaged broadly with citizens on matters affecting the entire country while also accepting invitations from community-based organisations to address concerns unique to them.
“When I was in the US, I had town hall meetings for all Kenyans and discussed issues related to Kenya. On the sidelines, I also received invitations from community-based organisations to discuss issues that are unique to them. Not all issues transcend across communities, and at no point did I refuse to engage all Kenyans,” he added.
His remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between him and Ruto, who has previously accused him of pushing tribal narratives.
