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Kenya: Ruto Says He Refused Gachagua's Sh10b Blackmail

On Monday night, March 31, 2025, at Sagana State Lodge, President William Ruto revealed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in October 2024, demanded Ksh10 billion.
The revelation followed Gachagua's impeachment for abuse of office and tribalism, and came after a rocky political alliance between Ruto and Gachagua.
Ruto accused Gachagua of causing his own downfall through constant conflicts with officials and MPs, and stated Gachagua wanted the Ksh10 billion to influence politics in the Mt. Kenya region, threatening a one-term presidency if his demand was unmet.
Ruto stated, 'This is someone I repeatedly shielded from impeachment when leaders sought his removal for intimidation, but at some point, I gave up,' and Gachagua responded to Ruto's remarks by tweeting, 'I am now convinced more than ever before, that pathological lying is a mental disorder'.
Following Gachagua's impeachment and Ruto's accusations, political tensions have risen, and while Ruto is touring Mt. Kenya to launch infrastructure projects and address discontent, Gachagua has openly criticized Ruto's leadership, leading to divisions in the region.

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Kenya: Gachagua Fires Back At Ruto, Calls President a Pathological Liar

Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded angrily to President William Ruto's remarks about their fallout, accusing the President of lying and misleading the public.

2 days ago·South Africa

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Senator Nyutu Dismisses Ruto’s Claims on Gachagua’s Sh10bn exit demand

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 2 – Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has dismissed President William Ruto’s claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua demanded Sh10 billion to resign amid their fallout. Speaking at a press briefing, Nyutu, a close ally of Gachagua, accused Ruto of spreading falsehoods during his Monday televised address. He questioned the consistency of the allegations, pointing out that similar claims had surfaced before with different…

1 day ago·Nairobi, Kenya

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theinformer.co.ke

'I weep for my country, Kenya': Gachagua dismisses claims of fighting Ruto aides - The Informer Media Group

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed President William Ruto’s claim that he was impeached after conflicts with Members of Parliament and State House officials. In a brief statement on his social media handles, Gachagua accused the president of lying, as he added that the persistent lies by the head of state are a sign of failed leadership. “The greatest existential threat to our beloved country is outright lying to the people o…

2 days ago

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William Ruto Speaks Out on Rigathi Gachagua’s Downfall — NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS

The post William Ruto Speaks Out on Rigathi Gachagua’s Downfall appeared first on NAIROBIminiBLOGGERS. In a no-holds-barred address, President William Ruto has distanced himself from the political woes of his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, stating unequivocally that he cannot be accused of orchestrating the downfall of a man he personally championed for the position. “I cannot be accused of orchestrating the downfall of someone I single-handedly, aga…

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William Ruto scoffs at journalist for questioning him over absence of Gachagua's allies

President William Ruto addressed a journalist's question on why leaders opposed to the government were not present to his meeting with Mount Kenya leaders.

2 days ago

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Gachagua responds to Ruto's Ksh10B blackmail claim

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at President William Ruto’s claims that he demanded Ksh10 billion to sway votes in the central region, along with the details of their bitter fallout, calling the allegations false and asserting that pathological lying is a serious national threat. Taking to his official social media accounts shortly […]

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