In a strongly worded statement shared on his X account, Ngunyi described Gachagua as the center of Ruto’s growing political troubles and referred to him as a dangerous force inside government.
According to Ngunyi, Gachagua is a “ticking time bomb” whose political moves could destabilize the administration from within.
His most controversial claim was that Gachagua is allegedly operating under the influence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and foreign interests, including what he called “the Russians.”
His most controversial claim was that Gachagua is allegedly operating under the influence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and foreign interests, including what he called “the Russians.”
“Dear Ruto: Your problem is Riggy G. Uhuru and the Russians are just his masters,” Ngunyi posted, a statement that quickly triggered intense reactions online and across Kenya’s political circles. Similar reporting on the statement also circulated in local media. (Kenyan Post)
The remarks came shortly after Gachagua publicly criticized the National Intelligence Service (NIS) while speaking in Mombasa following nationwide demonstrations.
He questioned how the intelligence agency, led by Director General Noordin Haji, failed to detect or warn the government about the planned protests.
Gachagua argued that such major demonstrations should not have caught the government by surprise and suggested that the intelligence leadership had failed in its responsibilities.
Gachagua argued that such major demonstrations should not have caught the government by surprise and suggested that the intelligence leadership had failed in its responsibilities.
He went further and called on Haji to resign, saying the country needed stronger leadership at the intelligence agency.
His criticism added to the perception of growing tension and mistrust within the leadership of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with many Kenyans now questioning whether top leaders are still working from the same political script.
Critics say the public disagreements between senior leaders reveal deeper cracks inside government, while supporters argue such debates are normal in a functioning democracy.
Ngunyi’s comments have since fueled widespread discussion, with some agreeing that Gachagua has become too politically independent, while others dismiss the claims as political exaggeration meant to shape public opinion.
His criticism added to the perception of growing tension and mistrust within the leadership of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with many Kenyans now questioning whether top leaders are still working from the same political script.
Critics say the public disagreements between senior leaders reveal deeper cracks inside government, while supporters argue such debates are normal in a functioning democracy.
Ngunyi’s comments have since fueled widespread discussion, with some agreeing that Gachagua has become too politically independent, while others dismiss the claims as political exaggeration meant to shape public opinion.
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