Speaking during a press address on Tuesday, Gachagua alleged that the government has gradually centralised control over key institutions, constitutional commissions, public procurement and strategic state assets.
According to him, the alleged concentration of power has created an environment in which public resources can be misused.
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Gachagua made the explosive claim that President Ruto had become a US dollar billionaire since assuming office in 2022, attributing the alleged increase in wealth to what he described as the exploitation of public resources.
The former Deputy President also raised concerns about government borrowing and alleged corruption.
He claimed that the government borrows approximately Ksh3.5 billion every day while losing about Ksh3 billion daily through theft and corruption.
“These are serious allegations by Gachagua and should be subjected to evidence and independent verification,” he said in remarks reported by Citizen Digital.
Gachagua further turned his attention to the government's development programmes, including the Affordable Housing Programme, Hustler Fund and Social Health Authority.
He argued that programmes that were presented as solutions to Kenyans' economic challenges have instead become sources of controversy.
The DCP leader also singled out Sidian Bank, claiming that its assets and deposits have grown significantly since 2022.
He linked the reported growth to deposits from government institutions and the Nairobi County Government, raising questions about possible relationships between public resources and private financial interests.
These claims have not, in the report, been independently established.
The former Deputy President also raised concerns about government borrowing and alleged corruption.
He claimed that the government borrows approximately Ksh3.5 billion every day while losing about Ksh3 billion daily through theft and corruption.
“These are serious allegations by Gachagua and should be subjected to evidence and independent verification,” he said in remarks reported by Citizen Digital.
Gachagua further turned his attention to the government's development programmes, including the Affordable Housing Programme, Hustler Fund and Social Health Authority.
He argued that programmes that were presented as solutions to Kenyans' economic challenges have instead become sources of controversy.
The DCP leader also singled out Sidian Bank, claiming that its assets and deposits have grown significantly since 2022.
He linked the reported growth to deposits from government institutions and the Nairobi County Government, raising questions about possible relationships between public resources and private financial interests.
These claims have not, in the report, been independently established.
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He argued that Kenyans should judge the government by its record rather than by promises made during the 2022 election campaign.
With the 2027 General Election approaching, the former Deputy President warned that President Ruto's record would come under increasing scrutiny.
His latest remarks signal that the political battle between the two former allies is far from over.
Gachagua's accusations add another layer to the growing political contest ahead of 2027, where the government's economic record, corruption allegations, public debt and management of state institutions are expected to become major campaign issues.
The claims are likely to generate strong political reactions as both government supporters and opposition figures position themselves for the next election.
He argued that Kenyans should judge the government by its record rather than by promises made during the 2022 election campaign.
With the 2027 General Election approaching, the former Deputy President warned that President Ruto's record would come under increasing scrutiny.
His latest remarks signal that the political battle between the two former allies is far from over.
Gachagua's accusations add another layer to the growing political contest ahead of 2027, where the government's economic record, corruption allegations, public debt and management of state institutions are expected to become major campaign issues.
The claims are likely to generate strong political reactions as both government supporters and opposition figures position themselves for the next election.
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