Kihara defends Gachagua’s aggression, citing ouster as serious betrayal
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has defended former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his fierce criticism of the government, saying his impeachment was a serious betrayal that justifies his aggressive pushback.
Kihara said on Sunday, August 10, 2025, that Gachagua’s political attacks against President William Ruto’s administration should be understood in the context of what he went through.
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“Betrayal in the City? Gachagua’s being kicked out of government was a serious betrayal. Gachagua has gone full force; he was kicked out, and it is his turn, of course, that was serious betrayal,” she said during an interview with a local TV station.
Gachagua going full force
Gachagua was impeached by Parliament in October 2024 after months of growing tension with President Ruto. Since then, he has refused to retreat from the political scene. Instead, he has intensified his criticism of the Head of State, accusing him of betraying the people he serves and of engaging in impunity.
The former deputy president has taken his campaign beyond Kenya’s borders, using his ongoing tour of the United States to speak out against the government. He has recently accused the Ruto administration of having questionable international ties and called for a reassessment of Kenya’s foreign relations.
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Gachagua claimed that President Ruto met with three Al-Shabaab militia members at night to discuss business deals. He further claimed that the President was involved in financing Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
These remarks sparked outrage from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who demanded that Gachagua record a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations as soon as he returns to the country.
“He thinks that he is going to parade issues of terrorism in America to get votes,” Murkomen said while speaking during the Keiyo South Economic Empowerment Program.
Murkomen insisted that Gachagua must provide evidence to back his claims.
“As soon as he lands in Kenya, he must record a statement to tell us exactly which meetings he is having with terrorists,” the CS added.
Gachagua, however, has said he will not cooperate with Kenyan authorities, insisting that the matter is already with the American Senate.
“I am not talking ill of my country, just speaking the truth. I am not saying that Kenya is bad; it is a beautiful country, with good people, but with poor leadership,” Gachagua said.
He also accused the Kenyan government of failing to initiate investigations into his allegations against the President.
“I saw the Ministry of Interior saying we should be asked to help with the investigations in this matter. We cannot assist in any investigations because the Kenyan government has not initiated any investigations against William Ruto,” he stated.
