Ruto Gives Gachagua A New Nickname, Alleges Amount Of Money Aspirant Pay To Speak in His Rallies

President William Ruto has intensified his political assault against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while addressing residents during his development tour of the Gusii region.

Media coverage by A.M. Media and K24 TV has captured the Head of State delivering a scathing public rebuke against his former second-in-command during his stopovers in Nyamira County and Ogembo in Bomachoge Chache.

The President has bestowed a new moniker upon Gachagua, publicly branding him “Mr. Texas” while labeling him a “chief extortionist” who has allegedly turned political engagements into a commercial venture.

President Ruto has alleged that aspirants and political allies seeking to address crowds at Gachagua’s rallies have been forced to pay hefty fees just to access the public address system.

According to the Head of State, anyone who wants to hold a microphone at those gatherings has had to pay up to Ksh 50,000.

Beyond rally speech fees, President Ruto has claimed that Gachagua’s pattern of financial demands has targeted business owners and party candidates alike.

The President has stated that political aspirants have been subjected to demands running into millions of shillings to secure party favor or nomination consideration.

He has further alleged that previous enforcement drives against illicit alcohol were leveraged primarily to collect money from local traders rather than to protect public health.

Dismissing claims that his own development rallies rely on paid crowds, the President has asserted that voters are intelligent citizens capable of deciding their future without being manipulated or exploited financially.

The fresh accusations have widened the rift between the executive and the opposition leadership, marking one of the most direct personal attacks exchanged during the ongoing regional tours.

While the administration has insisted that its focus remains on inspecting project sites like the Ogembo Modern Market and Affordable Housing Program, the sharp political rhetoric has dominated the regional visits.

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