“DCP and I Have No Problem With Young Leaders,” Gachagua Tells Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded to President William Ruto’s remarks about young political leaders, insisting that he has no problem with emerging politicians but accusing the Head of State of using Kimani Ichung’wah against the Mt Kenya community.

Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), questioned why Ruto was bringing up the issue of young leaders while defending politicians allied to his administration.

“DCP and I don’t have a problem with young leaders. Ruto anatuambia mambo ya Kimani Ichung’wah, msaliti wa jamii,” Gachagua said.

His remarks come after Ruto challenged him to stop attacking young politicians who are building their political careers under the Kenya Kwanza administration.

During his recent political tour, the President mentioned several leaders, including Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah, South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.

Ruto argued that emerging politicians should be given room to grow and promised to support them as they pursue their political ambitions.

He also indicated that his generation would leave active politics in 2032 to give younger leaders an opportunity to take over.

However, Gachagua has maintained that his disagreements with some of the younger politicians are not about their age but their political decisions and relationship with the current administration.

The DCP leader has repeatedly accused Ichung’wah of working against the interests of the Mt Kenya community, particularly following his fallout with Ruto and subsequent impeachment from office.

Ichung’wah, on the other hand, remains a strong supporter of the President and has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration.

The latest exchange adds to the growing political rivalry between Ruto and his former deputy as both camps position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Attention will now turn to how the two leaders handle their growing differences as the Mt Kenya political battle intensifies.

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