The political tiff between President William Ruto and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua is taking a familiar twist similar to the acrimonious political fallout that characterised the former’s relationship with Uhuru Kenyatta.
On Saturday, the DP moved closer to directly linking the President to his woes, pointing accusing fingers at persons he described as the President’s men from the Rift Valley.
“There are a few leaders from this region [Rift Valley] with proximity to the President who are rocking the politics of Mount Kenya,” Gachagua said.
“We are asking for just small respect, don’t try to meddle in Mount Kenya politics and plan for us the leadership of Mount Kenya. Plan your own politics and your own leadership.”
Before Gachagua spoke, former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri named three of Ruto’s close associates whom he claimed were bankrolling the rebellion against the DP.
He named a Cabinet Secretary, an MP and a longtime aide to the President— all from the Rift Valley.
