Heavy Rain Brings Ruto’s Gachagua Attack to Abrupt End

President William Ruto was forced to cut short his address in Kisii County after heavy rainfall disrupted a rally where he had been criticising his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.

According to a report by Tuko.co.ke, the incident happened on Tuesday, November 10, in Nyagesa, Kisii County. Ruto was addressing residents during a tour focused on commissioning development projects and seeking support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Before the downpour intensified, the president had launched a verbal attack on Gachagua, accusing him of promoting hatred and divisive politics. He also referred to the former deputy president as a “hatemonger” and “Mr Texas” while questioning claims that residents had been paid to attend the gathering.

However, the worsening weather brought the address to an unexpected end. Ruto bid farewell to the crowd and left before continuing his remarks.

The president’s visit also included commissioning the Nyagesa-Rianyamanga Road and opening Nyankororo Primary School in Bonchari Constituency. He further launched work on the Kenyoro SDA-Riana Market-Kerina road.

The interruption quickly became a talking point, with the rain cutting short a politically charged moment during the president’s regional tour.

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