Gachagua Under Fire For Praising Uhuru Economy He Previously Blasted As Failed And Corrupt

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come under sharp criticism from youthful activist and self-proclaimed “Adani Whistleblower” Nelson Amenya following his recent remarks defending the economic state of the country during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.

Speaking during a recent public engagement, Gachagua claimed that Kenya’s economy was in a far much better condition when Uhuru Kenyatta exited office in 2022 compared to the current situation under President William Ruto’s government.

His remarks quickly sparked mixed reactions online, with many Kenyans revisiting his past statements while serving as Deputy President.

During the 2022 campaign period and in the early days of the Kenya Kwanza administration, Gachagua had repeatedly criticized Uhuru Kenyatta’s leadership, accusing the former regime of mismanaging the economy, increasing public debt, and leaving behind a struggling nation.

At the time, Kenya Kwanza leaders promised to revive the economy and ease the burden on ordinary citizens through what they called a “bottom-up” economic model.

However, Nelson Amenya now says Gachagua’s latest comments expose what he termed as political hypocrisy and contradiction.

According to the activist, leaders should remain consistent with their public statements instead of shifting positions depending on political interests and alliances.

Amenya argued that it was surprising to hear Gachagua praise the same administration he once blamed for economic hardships facing Kenyans.

He claimed that such statements risk confusing citizens who closely followed the heated political campaigns in 2022.

The outspoken activist further accused political leaders of using economic narratives selectively to win public sympathy whenever disagreements emerge within government circles.

He maintained that Kenyans deserve honesty from leaders, especially on matters touching on the economy and the high cost of living.

The exchange has since generated intense debate across social media platforms, with supporters and critics of both leaders weighing in on the matter. 

Some Kenyans defended Gachagua, saying he was simply comparing current economic challenges with the previous administration.

Others, however, agreed with Amenya and accused politicians of constantly changing positions for political survival.

As political temperatures continue rising ahead of the 2027 General Election, analysts believe such public disagreements could signal deeper divisions within the Kenya Kwanza camp.

The debate over the state of the economy is also expected to remain a major topic in Kenya’s political conversations in the coming months.