Politics
Former Deputy President Gachagua Keeps Ruto’s Portrait as “Reminder of Betrayal
Gachagua expressed regret about entering a political alliance without formal documentation, having been persuaded by what he now views as performative gestures.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua revealed he continues to display photographs with President William Ruto in his home months after his contentious impeachment.
Speaking candidly in a Friday interview on ObinnaTV, Gachagua explained his unusual decision as a deliberate reminder of political betrayal and a lesson in caution for future alliances.
“Those pictures of William Ruto were taken in this house,” Gachagua said, describing how the President was once a “frequent visitor” who enjoyed meals prepared by his wife, Pastor Dorcas.
“We took those pictures outside here the many times he kept coming looking for my friendship, my support, and bonding so that I could support him to become president.”
Rather than removing the photos after their relationship soured, Gachagua made a conscious choice to preserve them.
“When he betrayed me in such a vicious manner by mobilizing Members of Parliament (to impeach me), I decided that his picture should stay there,” he explained. “When I see him, I remember about betrayal.”
The former Deputy President said the experience has fundamentally changed his approach to political relationships.
“When people come here, I look at them closely. I look for possible betrayers. I’m very careful,” he stated.
“His picture there is a constant reminder for me to be careful. That picture will remain there forever, for the rest of my life.”
Gachagua expressed regret about entering a political alliance without formal documentation, having been persuaded by what he now views as performative gestures.
“I went into an arrangement with this guy without writing anything. I believed him because he would come here and pray for us, and there is a pastor in this house. The guy would even come here and cry,” he recounted.
The impeached deputy also claimed the relationship with Ruto forced him to abandon his longstanding connection with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, whom he had served for years as a personal assistant.
Looking ahead, Gachagua vowed to approach future political deals with greater caution, insisting on legal documentation and witnesses—clear lessons from what he characterizes as a profound political betrayal that continues to shape his outlook.
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