Gachagua Accuses Kindiki of Funding Chaos with Sh60M, Claims State Deployed 40 NIS Agents to Spy on US Tour

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive allegations against his successor, claiming Deputy President Kithure Kindiki received Sh60 million from President William Ruto to orchestrate violence during last month’s anti-government protests.

Speaking from Boston during his ongoing United States tour, Gachagua accused the government of paying goons to cause mayhem and frame him and his Mount Kenya allies for the chaos that resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 130 injuries during the Saba Saba protests.

“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 declared during his Boston address.

Massive surveillance operation

Perhaps more concerning are Gachagua’s claims about state surveillance directed against him.

The Democracy for Citizens Party leader revealed that over 40 National Intelligence Service agents had been deployed to monitor his US tour activities.

“During my current tour of America, over 40 agents were deployed by the NIS to trail us, with intentions that could have endangered not only our safety but also triggered serious unrest back home,” he stated during his Saturday interview.

Gachagua also accused Kindiki, whom he mockingly referred to as “Soprano,” of misappropriating state resources under the guise of empowerment programs while actually conducting premature 2027 election campaigns.

He argued that funds meant for hospitals and schools were being diverted for political activities.

“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.

The former DP 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.

He also criticized National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula for abandoning parliamentary neutrality and openly supporting the executive.

Gachagua’s tour of the United States began on July 9, 2025, despite what he described as threats from individuals close to President Ruto attempting to prevent his departure.

The tour includes stops in Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore, where he has been conducting town hall meetings with diaspora communities.