Ruto Makes Explosive Claims About Gachagua as He Reveals What Happened to Devki’s Nyeri Project

President William Ruto has made fresh allegations against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, claiming that attempts were made to stop the establishment of another Devki facility in Nyeri County. According to Ruto, the alleged interference did not succeed because local residents stood up to defend their rights and support the proposed investment.

Speaking about the matter, Ruto said Devki was planning to build another facility in Nyeri, a development that could create employment opportunities and contribute to economic activities in the region. However, the President alleged that Gachagua deployed goons to interfere with the project, prompting resistance from members of the local community.

“The people stood up for their rights,” Ruto said, as he recounted what he claimed happened during the dispute surrounding the planned facility.

The allegations have added another political dimension to the relationship between Ruto and Gachagua, who have increasingly found themselves on opposing sides of Kenya’s political landscape. Their disagreements have continued to attract public attention, particularly as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

For residents of Nyeri, the proposed Devki facility could represent an opportunity to attract investment and expand economic activities in the county. Industrial projects can create jobs directly through factory operations and indirectly through transport, supply chains, retail businesses and other services that support production.

Young people searching for employment could benefit from new opportunities if the project proceeds as planned. Local suppliers and small businesses may also find opportunities to provide goods and services to the facility.

However, the actual economic benefits would depend on the nature of the investment, the number of jobs created and the extent to which local residents participate in the opportunities available.

Ruto’s remarks also raise questions about the relationship between political competition and investment. Businesses require a stable environment in which they can establish operations, employ workers and plan for long-term growth. Any allegations of intimidation or interference with investment projects therefore deserve serious attention.

At the same time, the claims against Gachagua remain allegations attributed to the President. Further independent information would be needed to establish exactly what happened, and Gachagua’s response would be important in providing a balanced account of the dispute.

As the debate continues, the planned facility is likely to remain a subject of interest among residents and political observers. The central question is whether the investment will move forward and deliver the employment and economic opportunities that local people may be hoping for.

For many Kenyans, the bigger issue goes beyond political rivalry. They want leaders to create an environment where businesses can invest, young people can find work and communities can benefit from development projects without being caught up in political confrontations.

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