Kenya: Ruto Calls Gachagua 'Chief Extortionist' in Fresh Attack

Kenya: Ruto Calls Gachagua 'Chief Extortionist' in Fresh Attack

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack on his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, branding him a "chief extortionist" and declaring that he does not deserve political office.

Ruto renews attack on Gachagua, brands him an extortionist

President William Ruto has launched a fresh attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of exploiting politicians and businesspeople through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). He alleged that Gachagua was demanding money from politicians seeking elective positions on the party’s ticket, including charging aspirants Sh50,000 for an opportunity to address supporters [...]

President Ruto accuses former Deputy Gachagua of extorting DCP aspirants

President William Ruto labeled former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua a chief extortionist, alleging that DCP candidates pay large sums for party tickets amid a widening feud ahead of the 2027 election.

” Respect Kenyans, you are an extortionist”, Ruto tells Gachagua

President William Ruto has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of extorting money from businesspeople and aspirants seeking political positions through his Democracy …