Gachagua: Militia was procured by Ruto’s allies to destroy, loot property during demos
By Isaac Mutia, July 9, 2025The former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has come out to clap back at President Ruto, claiming that Ruto’s men deployed militia during demos to loot and destroy property.
Gachagua also accused the government of deliberately profiling the Kikuyu to sabotage them economically.
While speaking during a presser on July 9, 2025, Gachagua dismissed these claims, saying that nobody is interested in overthrowing him since Kenyans are waiting to embarrass him on the ballot come 2027.
“Kenyans are just waiting to embarrass you in 2027,” Gachagua said.
Ruto’s earlier directive
This comes after President William Ruto came out strongly, daring anyone attempting to remove him from office through unlawful means before 2027 to proceed with their plans if they wish.
While addressing a roadside rally in Kilimani during the launch of an affordable housing project on July 9, 2025, the president appeared visibly angry as he responded to those he claimed were plotting to unseat him.
He warned them that they would soon learn the consequences of their actions, emphasising that Kenya is a democratic nation where only the people have the power to decide who becomes head of state.
“Niliona ati wanasema ati hawataongojea 2027 ati tupige kura, ati wanataka kupanga fujo, ati wapange maandamano, ati wachome mali ya watu, ati walete maafa Kenya, ati ndio wapindue serikali ya Kenya kabla ya 2027. Hii ni Kenya ya demokrasia. Hamwezi tuambia ati mtatumia fujo kupindua serikali. Mtajua hamjui hii ni nchi ya demokrasia na wananchi ndio wataamua,” Ruto said.
He accused certain individuals of planning to use violence and protests to overthrow the government through unconstitutional means, stating that such actions would be met with serious consequences.
Ruto dared them to go ahead with their schemes, asserting that such attempts would not succeed in Kenya.
“Let me tell those characters – the ones who are giving us lectures – that they can change this administration using unlawful means and violence before 2027. Let them try,” he added.
He also criticised those comparing him to former President Moi, stating that Moi was simply a president like any other and should not be used as a reference to justify any form of political intimidation or mischief.