‘Huyu Jamaa Amekwama, Kazi Yake Ni Rahisi,’ Gachagua Reveals His Masterplan For Making Ruto A One-Term President

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The rift between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto continues to widen, with Gachagua making it a priority to hammer his former ally at the slightest opportunity. On Monday, during the launch of DAP-K Headquarters in Nairobi, he vowed to make Ruto regret parting ways with him and stated that he’d make him a one-term president.

“Truthful man,” as he fondly refers to himself for his self-proclaimed honesty, said his friend turned foe is a besieged man who doesn’t have anywhere to hide and will be a one-term president.

Basing his calculations on the tribal composition in the country, Gachagua said with proper realignments, Ruto doesn’t stand a chance.

“Why he (Ruto) is annoyed is because 47% of his support (4 million votes) are outside. He expects that if Raila goes to the AU, he can transfer those votes. Those of Raila were with Wiper; they are not there, the ones from Mulembe are not there, the ones from Kisii are not there, this guy is stuck. He is cornered, our job is very easy, it is to stay together and unite our people,” he said.

He also said he had warned Ruto against going against their agreements and ‘touching the mountain’, meaning betraying the central voters whom he says voted in numbers to put him in State House but accused him of not listening.

“I told him (Ruto) it is his own undoing, I told him not to touch the mountain, it is in the Bible. But because he has some young MPs he moves around with, young boys who are born in towns and brought up with Cerelac, they don’t know the community. They tell him it is okay, the mountain is yours. I told him I am an elder, I know these people, these fellows of the mountain hate betrayal and deception. Because of what the white man did to them, they hate betrayal.”

Gachagua, who was ousted from his position, has been vocal about his disillusionment with Ruto’s governance, accusing the President of being “intolerant” and “dictatorial.” He specifically pointed out Ruto’s unilateral approach to policy, notably on tax hikes that led to significant public unrest.

“I was the only one who could stand up to him and say, ‘Hey boss, this can’t work,’” Gachagua stated, painting a picture of a government where dissent is not tolerated, describing Ruto’s cabinet as a “praise-and-worship choir.”

The clash between the two leaders escalated after Ruto labeled Gachagua as corrupt, tribal, and incompetent. In response, Gachagua hit back, suggesting that under Ruto’s watch, corruption has reached unprecedented levels. “William Ruto, do you have the moral authority to talk about corruption?” he challenged, sarcastically referencing an opinion poll on global corruption where he claimed Ruto was unfairly placed second.

“We sympathize with you because recently there was an opinion poll on the most corrupt person in the world. We are unhappy that you were rigged; instead of giving you number 1, they gave you number 2,” he said.

Gachagua’s strategy appears to be forging alliances across the political spectrum. His recent meeting with Martha Karua, a key opposition figure, signifies a broadening of his political network. This meeting, rich with cultural symbolism as Gachagua brought traditional gifts, underscores a strategic move to unite diverse political forces against Ruto.

Moreover, Gachagua has been engaging in what he calls “consultative” meetings at his infamous Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, hinting at a calculated approach to his political re-emergence. His alignment with leaders like Kalonzo Musyoka, who urged Kenyans to document potentially divisive remarks by Ruto for international scrutiny, shows a clear intent to escalate political pressure.

Kalonzo’s call to action to monitor Ruto’s statements for signs of ethnic tension and report them to the International Criminal Court indicates a strategy not just to defeat Ruto politically but also to challenge him on an international legal stage if necessary.

As Kenya moves closer to the next election cycle, Gachagua’s campaign to limit Ruto to one term is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about political narratives. His open warfare with Ruto, coupled with strategic alliances, might indeed influence the political landscape, potentially altering the course of Kenyan politics in the coming years.

Whether Gachagua’s efforts will culminate in Ruto being a one-term president remains to be seen, but his actions are undeniably setting the stage for a fierce political battle in Kenya.

During his just-concluded western region tour, Ruto exuded confidence in winning reelection, terming early campaigns against him as futile.

“My opponents should not start sh*tting on themselves this early. I’m not an easy one when it comes to politics; when the time for campaigns comes, I’ll show them dust and win early.”