{
  "id": 2791841,
  "title": "Gachagua warns Waiguru against supporting Ruto, describes Kirinyaga governor as ‘traitor’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/gachagua-warns-waiguru-against-supporting-ruto-describes-kirinyaga",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:58:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/gachagua-warns-waiguru-against-supporting-ruto-describes-kirinyaga-governor-as-traitor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rigathi Gachagua, a former Deputy President, cautioned Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru against encouraging residents to back President William Ruto, describing her as a \"traitor\". Gachagua made these remarks during a political tour in Kirinyaga, urging her to return to Murang'a, his home county, after her term ends. He accused Waiguru of betraying the region and asked residents to back his description of her as a traitor. Waiguru, however, has defended her decision, stating that working with the national government provides Kirinyaga with resources and development projects. She has also encouraged the region to remain allied with Ruto in the 2027 General Elections, citing the 2027 politics as being decided based on performance. Gachagua then endorsed Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina for another term, noting her support for his political ambitions.",
  "summary": "Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru against mobilising residents to support President William Ruto, telling her to leave county politics after her term ends and return to Murang’a, where she is married. Gachagua made the remarks on Sunday, August 23, 2026, during his political tour of Kirinyaga, where he addressed […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Rigathi Gachagua warns Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru against supporting President Ruto.",
    "Gachagua calls Waiguru a \"traitor\" for allegedly betraying the region.",
    "Waiguru defends her decision, supporting Kirinyaga's resources and development under Ruto."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "CS Wandayi warns leaders against insulting Ruto during Belgut Marathon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/cs-wandayi-warns-leaders-against-insulting-ruto-during-belgut-marathon",
        "published": "2026-08-23T10:06:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}