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Gachagua: Opposition doesn't need Uhuru's money to oust Ruto

From The Standard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed claims that ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta is funding opposition activities against President William Ruto.
  • Gachagua stated the opposition movement is a "mass movement for change" driven by Kenyans, not by financial sponsorship.
  • He asserted that Kenyans themselves will determine the political fate of the current administration ahead of the 2027 election.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly refuted allegations that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is financially backing opposition efforts aimed at unseating President William Ruto. Speaking at a church service in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, Gachagua declared that the movement pushing for political change does not require any funding from Kenyatta.

Nasikia kwamba Uhuru is sponsoring us to campaign against you. Uhuru is not sponsoring us, we don't need any sponsorship, this is a mass movement for change which does not need funding.

— Rigathi GachaguaFormer Deputy President, addressing claims of Uhuru Kenyatta financing opposition activities.

"Nasikia kwamba Uhuru is sponsoring us to campaign against you. Uhuru is not sponsoring us, we don't need any sponsorship, this is a mass movement for change which does not need funding," Gachagua stated. He emphasized that the opposition's strength lies in public support, asserting that Kenyans are the primary drivers behind the calls for a shift in government and will ultimately decide the political future of the Kenya Kwanza administration leading up to the 2027 General Election.

We don't need money but Kenyans will send you home.

— Rigathi GachaguaFormer Deputy President, asserting that public support, not funding, drives the opposition.

Gachagua also defended Kenyatta, urging others not to involve the former president in current political contests. "Uhuru Kenyatta asiguzwe na mtu yeyote. Alindwe na atetewe na apatiwe amani. Uhuru alifanya kazi yake na akastaafu," he said, meaning "No one should touch Uhuru Kenyatta. He should be protected, defended, and given peace. Uhuru did his job and retired."

Uhuru Kenyatta asiguzwe na mtu yeyote. Alindwe na atetewe na apatiwe amani. Uhuru alifanya kazi yake na akastaafu.

— Rigathi GachaguaFormer Deputy President, defending former President Uhuru Kenyatta against political involvement.

His remarks come amid heightened political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections, with the Ruto administration facing criticism over economic issues and the cost of living. Gachagua has been a vocal critic of the government's economic record, challenging official claims of improved household incomes.

Nimemwambia Ruto unauliza Uhuru nini na sio candidate in the next election. I am your main opponent.

— Rigathi GachaguaFormer Deputy President, advising President Ruto not to involve Uhuru Kenyatta in electoral politics.
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Originally published by The Standard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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