Gachagua and his newly-formed political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), branding it as “colourless, disorganized, and tasteless.”
The backlash came as President Ruto, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and a group of loyal legislators, toured Tana River County to inspect the Galana Kulalu irrigation project. The President used the opportunity to criticize Gachagua’s brand of politics, accusing him of promoting divisive tribal rhetoric and prioritizing personal ambition over national unity.
“Hakuna mtu atapata kura ati kwa sababu alikuwa na matusi mingi. Mtu atapatiwa kura kwa sababu kuna kazi amefanya,” said President Ruto, urging leaders to focus on development rather than premature political campaigns. He called for national cohesion, emphasizing that politics based on tribalism, insults, or religious divisions would not be tolerated.
Deputy President Kindiki echoed similar sentiments during separate events in Murang’a and Meru counties. “Wale wanaomba viti wajue hakuna uchaguzi sai, wangojee siku ya uchaguzi tutanyoroshana na siasa ya siku hiyo,” he said, underscoring the government’s commitment to service delivery over politicking.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet joined in criticizing Gachagua and his party. Kingi highlighted the achievements of the Ruto administration over the past two and a half years, contrasting them with what he described as the underwhelming performance of the previous decade.
Kibet praised MP Mwengi Mutuse, who spearheaded Gachagua’s impeachment motion, for his leadership. “(Mutuse) amefukuza mkabila hadi ameenda kuanzisha chama cha Divide Community Party,” Kibet remarked mockingly, dismissing DCP as a divisive entity with no clear ideology.
Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi added to the criticism, describing DCP as “colourless, very disorganized, and a very tasteless party,” underscoring the widespread disapproval within Ruto’s camp.
As tensions rise, the political clash signals deepening rifts within Kenya Kwanza ahead of the 2027 general elections.
