In a statement released on Tuesday, January 13, Gachagua accused President Ruto of using hired goons to intimidate and attack him whenever he attends public gatherings.
He said the youth who surround him are not violent but are simply defending their leader from constant threats.
Gachagua stated that if President Ruto is uncomfortable with young people offering him protection, then he should stop sending goons to disrupt his meetings and attack his supporters.
Gachagua stated that if President Ruto is uncomfortable with young people offering him protection, then he should stop sending goons to disrupt his meetings and attack his supporters.
He claimed that some of these incidents have even occurred in places of worship, which he said is unacceptable.
“Mr William Ruto, if you are angry about young people defending their leaders, then stop sending goons to attack them, their meetings, and invading churches,” Gachagua said.
The former Deputy President also challenged Ruto to empower the alleged goons economically instead of using them to cause chaos.
“Mr William Ruto, if you are angry about young people defending their leaders, then stop sending goons to attack them, their meetings, and invading churches,” Gachagua said.
The former Deputy President also challenged Ruto to empower the alleged goons economically instead of using them to cause chaos.
He said the youth should be given legal and meaningful jobs so that they can earn a living honestly rather than being used to harm innocent people.
“Empower those goons to engage in legal economic activities instead of sending them to harm innocent Kenyans, especially women and children,” Gachagua added.
President Ruto, while speaking in Samburu County on Tuesday, strongly criticised Gachagua’s remarks. He questioned why a political leader would ask young people to carry weapons and protect him while he enjoys comfort.
Ruto said it was wrong to turn Kenyan youth into personal guards for politicians, calling such leaders irresponsible. He warned that leaders should promote peace and unity instead of encouraging violence.
This public exchange comes days after Gachagua claimed that his personal security was withdrawn by the government.
“Empower those goons to engage in legal economic activities instead of sending them to harm innocent Kenyans, especially women and children,” Gachagua added.
President Ruto, while speaking in Samburu County on Tuesday, strongly criticised Gachagua’s remarks. He questioned why a political leader would ask young people to carry weapons and protect him while he enjoys comfort.
Ruto said it was wrong to turn Kenyan youth into personal guards for politicians, calling such leaders irresponsible. He warned that leaders should promote peace and unity instead of encouraging violence.
This public exchange comes days after Gachagua claimed that his personal security was withdrawn by the government.
Speaking on Monday, January 12, he said his life is in danger and accused the state of failing to protect him despite his senior status.
Gachagua argued that even though he was removed from office, he still commands massive support across the country.
Gachagua argued that even though he was removed from office, he still commands massive support across the country.
He said millions of Kenyans support him and that his influence in shaping the 2027 presidential election makes him a key national leader who deserves security.
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