Gachagua: I Am Not Vengeful, I Am Fighting for Good Governance

Gachagua: I Am Not Vengeful, I Am Fighting for Good Governance

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims that his political push against President William Ruto is driven by revenge, insisting that his only motivation is good governance and the protection of Kenyans from corruption and extrajudicial killings.

Speaking during a media interview, Gachagua said he could not stand by while innocent children continued to suffer due to government excesses and abuse of power. “I don’t think stopping abductions is revenge; I think it is the right thing. I am not interested in any revenge; I am interested in good governance,” he stated.

Gachagua emphasized that his quarrel was not personal. “I am not a vengeful person; I have nothing against William Ruto as a person. But I have a big problem with killing children, and I have a big problem with corruption,” he added.

The DCP Party Leader also hit out at Ruto’s allies, who have accused him of betrayal and disloyalty. According to Gachagua, the president and his team are more concerned with slogans than with addressing Kenya’s pressing challenges. “Did you expect William Ruto to give us a hug for wanting to remove him from office? He knows one term is lethal and he is complaining about slogans. His people are trying slogans of two terms. For us to stop corruption and theft of public resources, Ruto must leave office,” he remarked.

Gachagua maintained that his mission is not to make the president comfortable but to protect public resources. “It is not our business to make him happy. We are not in the business of making him comfortable. We should not do what he wants,” he said firmly.

Declaring his intentions for 2027, Gachagua confirmed that he would be on the ballot as a presidential candidate. “I will be on the ballot as a candidate for President. I am qualified, and I have support,” he said, exuding confidence.

He further pointed out that the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to contest for elective office, even if they face legal hurdles. “The Constitution guarantees your right to vie for elective office even if you have been convicted, provided you have not exhausted the remedies available in law. The Supreme Court has not made a ruling on my impeachment,” he clarified.

With this strong declaration, Gachagua appears set to take on President Ruto directly in 2027, signaling an escalation of political tensions within government. His remarks will likely intensify debate on succession politics, governance, and accountability as the country inches closer to the next General Election.