{
  "id": 19166138,
  "title": "“Stop using my name to hoodwink Gusii voters,” Gachagua tells Ruto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/stop-using-my-name-to-hoodwink-gusii-voters-gachagua-tells-ruto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/stop-using-my-name-to-hoodwink-gusii-voters-gachagua-tells-ruto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his criticism of President William Ruto, alleging the President neglects the Gusii region and relies on empty promises to secure votes ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement, Gachagua claimed that four years into his administration, residents in Kisii and Nyamira counties have seen little progress from the Kenya Kwanza government. He accused Ruto of making grand gestures with little substance, stating that the region had no roads, water, electricity, or an airport in four years. Gachagua claimed that Ruto's approach to campaigning in the Gusii region involves memorizing local landmarks and issues, describing it as a stale strategy he allegedly used in the 2022 elections. The DCP leader also accused Ruto of substituting infrastructure projects with political slogans and financial aid, asserting that Gachagua's identity is not a road, water project, airport, or electrification plan. Gachagua also criticized the President for repeatedly announcing the construction of a cancer hospital, suggesting that he should relaunch the project, which he claimed had been unveiled multiple times. The former DP warned Ruto against interfering with DCP candidates and threatened political consequences if such interference continues. Turning to the 2027 presidential race, Gachagua declared that Ruto's defeat in Ol Kalou was merely a dress rehearsal and pledged to expand his successful campaign strategy to all 290 constituencies. He vowed to mobilize voters to prevent electoral misconduct and the misuse of state institutions, warning that public servants would also be dissatisfied with the administration over salary and healthcare issues. Gachagua concluded by predicting Ruto's electoral defeat and a humiliating resignation from State House, predicting a significant political shift in the upcoming election.",
  "summary": "Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of neglecting Kisii and Nyamira counties, warning that he is preparing a nationwide political campaign to defeat him in the August 2027 General Election.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Ruto unveils Sh3.7bn rescue package to bridge tea bonus gap in Gusii, Rift Valley",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ruto-unveils-sh3-7bn-rescue-package-to-bridge-tea-bonus-gap-in-gusii",
        "published": "2026-11-09T14:25:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}