Gachagua accuses Ruto of waging proxy war against Uhuru, warns of retaliation
Gachagua claimed that Ruto was using Farouk Kibet and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah to lead his onslaught against Kenyatta.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto for allegedly using his aides to publicly attack former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Speaking in Nyeri County on Sunday after hosting opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro home, Gachagua claimed that Ruto was using Farouk Kibet and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah to lead his onslaught against Kenyatta.
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Gachagua challenged Ruto to confront Kenyatta directly instead of using his proxies to fight his battles.
He warned Ruto that should he continue attacking Kenyatta, he would not hesitate to lead the retaliation against him.
Gachagua's remarks come after Ruto's close allies recently castigated Kenyatta, accusing him of preaching divisive politics and inciting the youth.
This followed Kenyatta’s sentiments at the second annual Guild Leaders' Summit held at Makerere University in Uganda, where he urged student leaders from across the continent to rally and "rescue the heart and soul of Africa".
Youth in governance
Kenyatta encouraged the youth to involve themselves in governance, noting that they had what it takes to bring about real change.
"You have the numbers; you have the time and you have the energy to get involved and stay involved in governance discussions until you effect the changes you wish to see," he said.
The former President's remarks attracted backlash from members of the Kenya Kwanza government, who on May 3 hit back at him, accusing him of inciting the youth.
"You can't be a retired president and incite people. The current President should be given the opportunity to develop Kenya just like the former president was. Even if we did not like his (Uhuru's) leadership, we weathered the storm for ten years, but he doesn't want that and peace in Kenya," Kibet said on Friday.
Kibet's sentiments were echoed by Ichung'wah, who accused Kenyatta of misleading the youth and using his former position to advance his interests and those of his allies.
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