Rift Deepens in Kenya Kwanza as Gachagua Warns Ruto of Trust Erosion if he betrays him.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his critique of President William Ruto’s leadership, signaling a growing rift within the ruling Kenya Kwanza alliance. Speaking during a church service in Thika on Sunday, Gachagua issued a stern warning to Ruto, urging him to address rising discontent within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) or risk losing the trust of the influential Mt. Kenya voting block.

Rift Deepens in Kenya Kwanza as Gachagua Warns Ruto of Trust Erosion if he betrays him.

“If the UDA is not put in order, the people of Mt. Kenya will lose their faith in this administration, and there will be no way to salvage the situation,” Gachagua stated, alluding to the president's mounting challenges in maintaining party unity.

The Deputy President further highlighted the personal strain he believes Ruto is placing on their relationship, referencing the president’s previous difficulties while serving as Deputy President under former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Gachagua expressed concern that the treatment he is receiving could have lasting consequences for Ruto's credibility.

“Ruto made one promise that doesn’t require any external funding, no help from the IMF or the World Bank. He vowed not to let his deputy be humiliated, yet here we are. If he cannot keep this one simple promise, what can people trust him with?” Gachagua challenged.

Gachagua, alongside a group of political allies, also accused Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of stoking divisions within Kenya Kwanza. Former UDA Secretary General Cleopas Malala claimed that Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Homabay Town MP Peter Kaluma were preparing to table an impeachment motion against the Deputy President.

The accusations gained further traction during the church service, with speakers including Gathoni wa Muchomba, Karungo Thangwa, and artist-turned-politician Mejjadonk, suggesting that any impeachment efforts would have Ruto’s tacit approval. “If this motion makes it to Parliament, there’s no way it happens without the president's blessing,” Malala asserted.

Gachagua did not mince words in his warning to Ruto about the potential fallout from such actions, underscoring that the president's support in Mt. Kenya could collapse if the impeachment plan proceeds.

“I urge President Ruto to put his house in order and let us focus on our mandate. The Kenyan people are waiting for results, and it’s time we get to work,” Gachagua emphasized.

As tensions continue to simmer, the unity within Kenya Kwanza appears increasingly fragile, raising questions about the coalition’s future and Ruto’s ability to navigate internal party conflicts while maintaining political stability.