Gachagua accuses Kindiki of orchestrating violence during protests, outlines 2027 vision

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of being behind the violence during last month’s anti-government protests.

Speaking in Boston, United States, Gachagua alleged that Kindiki received Sh60 million from President William Ruto to fund a covert campaign aimed at discrediting him and his allies in the Mt. Kenya region.

“They paid goons to cause mayhem and frame us for it so that the public would turn against us. But Kenyans are not blind; they can see through the deception,” Gachagua claimed.

He further accused Kindiki of using State funds under the guise of empowerment to mount early campaigns for the 2027 elections.

“The money he’s flying around with in helicopters could fix hospitals and schools. Instead, it's being thrown around in the name of empowerment. But young people are paying attention,” he said.

Gachagua also outlined his vision for the first 100 days in office should he be elected president, promising to end extrajudicial killings, restore institutional independence, and revamp essential public services.

"My first priority would be to end abductions and stop extrajudicial killings and restore the rule of law. The second thing would be to allow institutions such as Parliament to have autonomy to enable it to make effective decisions," he said.

Gachagua also took aim at National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, accusing him of compromising the neutrality of his office by openly campaigning for President Ruto.

“A Speaker should be neutral, but what we have now is someone who campaigns for the president, attends harambees, and issues political threats. That’s not the role of a neutral parliamentary head,” he said.

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