Gachagua: Ruto lied to Johana Ng’eno’s mother

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of making false promises to the mother of former Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johanna Ng'eno during her son's burial. Speaking at the late MP's home in Mugondo on Friday, Gachagua claimed Ruto assured Ng'eno's mother various things during the ceremony, but none have been fulfilled.

"How can you lie to a mother who is mourning?" Gachagua expressed. The former DP questioned how leaders could make promises they have no intention of keeping to a grieving mother. Gachagua, who described the late MP as a pillar of support for his mother, said she has struggled to afford medication since Ngeno's death. He pledged to support her and take responsibility for her basic needs, including paying her electricity bills and providing a driver.

The mother of the late Johanna Ng'eno had earlier appealed to Gachagua to help construct a shade at her son's gravesite, as previous requests to other leaders had gone unanswered. Gachagua responded to the appeal, promising to see the construction completed.