Gachagua hits back at Kindiki over brother remarks, accuses DP of dividing Mt Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing him of being used by President William Ruto to divide the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua was speaking on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at PCEA Rev. Samuel Marima Memorial Church in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, a day after Kindiki accused him of […]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing him of being used by President William Ruto to divide the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua, speaking on Sunday, accused Kindiki of allowing himself to be used by Ruto to weaken unity among the Kikuyu, Meru, and Embu communities. He further criticized Kindiki for calling him his brother, stating that he could not accept such a claim while Kindiki supported decisions that were hurting people in the region.
The exchange has deepened the public fallout between the two former allies, with Gachagua questioning Kindiki’s support for the Ruto administration and its approach to issues affecting Mt Kenya.
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