Former Deputy President and Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a sharp attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of double standards in both international diplomacy and domestic governance.
Speaking during a church service at Jesus Exaltation Church Bethsaida in Kaputie North Ward, Kajiado East Constituency, Gachagua criticized President Ruto’s recent address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He described the President’s speech, which called for a ceasefire in Sudan, as hypocritical and inconsistent with his actions.
Gachagua questioned Ruto’s credibility on peace advocacy, alleging that the Head of State has been linked to fueling the very conflict he now condemns. He faulted the President for failing to address these allegations while presenting himself globally as a regional peacemaker.
The opposition leader further took issue with Kenya’s decision to deploy police officers to Haiti to combat gang violence. He accused Ruto of contradiction, claiming that domestically, the government has tolerated gangs allegedly used to suppress dissenting voices.
“This double-speak exposes the inconsistency of the President’s international diplomacy and his approach to governance at home,” Gachagua charged.
He also criticized the government’s handling of fallen Kenyan officers in Haiti, accusing the President of insensitivity for announcing their names before families had been informed. According to Gachagua, this reflected a lack of empathy for security personnel who make the ultimate sacrifice.
Turning to local politics, Gachagua urged Kenyan youth to participate in the upcoming voter registration exercise starting tomorrow, emphasizing that their involvement is vital ahead of the 2027 General Election. He also called on the middle class to abandon political apathy and actively engage in shaping the country’s leadership.
On opposition unity, Gachagua dismissed reports of internal cracks, insisting that the coalition remains united. He ruled out suggestions that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka or DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa would join the government, affirming their commitment to opposition politics.
