EX Dp Joins Catholic Bishops in Fierce Attack on Ruto Over Vulgar Language and Presidential Conduct

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has thrown his weight behind Catholic bishops who have criticised President William Ruto over his choice of language, saying the Head of State must respect the dignity of the presidency.

Gachagua argued that the bishops were right to speak out against what he described as insults and vulgar remarks by the President, warning that such conduct undermines the stature of the country’s highest office.

He maintained that the presidency demands seriousness, restraint and respect, adding that the person occupying the office must be held accountable when his public conduct falls below the standards expected of a Head of State.

The former Deputy President said presidential authority should not be reduced to public ridicule through language that demeans the office and sets a poor example for the country.

His remarks come amid criticism from the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops over the growing use of abusive and inflammatory language in the country’s political discourse.

The bishops have urged President Ruto and other political leaders to exercise restraint, warning that insults and personal attacks threaten national unity and undermine responsible leadership.

Gachagua’s intervention puts him alongside the religious leaders in demanding greater accountability from the President, as political exchanges intensify ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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