Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has continued with his sharp criticism of President William Ruto, accusing him of misusing taxpayers’ money and turning State House into a political tool.
His remarks have added more fuel to the growing rift between him and the president, showing that their differences are now playing out more openly in public.
Gachagua has been consistent in his claims that the government has lost touch with the realities Kenyans are facing, pointing out that people are struggling under tough economic conditions while leaders are engaging in activities that do not directly benefit citizens.
In his recent address, Gachagua said that public money is being stolen daily while many families continue to face difficulties with rising taxes, joblessness, and high prices of essential goods.
He accused President Ruto of failing to concentrate on urgent issues such as the high cost of living, which has remained one of the biggest complaints among Kenyans.
According to him, instead of prioritizing policies that ease the financial burden on households, the government is directing money and effort into political gatherings and projects that serve personal interests rather than national development.
The former deputy president’s criticism came shortly after Ruto hosted a delegation of leaders from Murang’a at State House.
Gachagua questioned the intention behind the meeting, claiming it was less about development and more about cementing political control in the Mount Kenya region.
He went further to allege that the event consumed a huge amount of public funds at a time when the economy is in deep strain.
For him, such displays are examples of wastefulness that prove the administration has misplaced priorities.
Gachagua insisted that Kenya needs leaders who put service delivery and accountability above political calculations. He warned that the continuous misuse of public money not only weakens the economy but also erodes the trust citizens should have in their government.
His message was clear that unless leaders change course and begin to act responsibly, Kenyans will continue to lose confidence in the state and its institutions.His statement has stirred mixed feelings across the country.
Some Kenyans see him as raising genuine concerns about how resources are managed and how decisions are made at the top level of government. Others, however, believe his criticism is fueled by political rivalry and personal disagreements with the president, dismissing his words as an attempt to undermine Ruto’s leadership.
Despite the divided opinions, Gachagua’s comments underline the widening gap between him and Ruto, a split that has been developing over recent months. While the president continues to project optimism about his administration’s programs, voices like Gachagua’s remind Kenyans that for many households, daily struggles remain unchanged and promises of relief have yet to be realized.
The clash between the two leaders reflects broader frustrations among citizens who are waiting for policies that can make life more bearable instead of political maneuvering that appears costly and disconnected from their needs.
