Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has clarified the controversial remarks he made in an interview regarding the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in Murang’a on Sunday, May 18, while attending a church service, Gachagua said that his comments were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
Further, he said that he did not predict or call for violence ahead of the 2027 elections but was simply expressing concerns about potential unrest should the electoral process be mishandled by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Additionally, Gachagua noted that there were allegations against President William Ruto about plans to rig the elections.
“I did not say there will be violence in Kenya. I said that Kenyans don’t want Ruto to rig the 2027 general elections. I have also pleaded with the IEBC to remain patriotic because history has shown us what can happen when elections are contested,” said Gachagua.
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At the same time, the former deputy president referred to the 2007 post-election violence as a painful reminder of the consequences of electoral malpractice.
Consequently, he asked the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to uphold transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
“We must refer to history. We saw what happened in 2007. We don’t want a situation like that again, because this time it could be worse. It is my civic duty as a leader to caution the country,” he added,
Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Hiding Money in State House
The former deputy president also claimed that large sums of money are being stashed at key government offices.
According to him, the government has channeled resources to State House, the Department of Defence, and the offices of the Head of Public Service and National Intelligence Service (NIS).
Gachagua also noted that the funds are allegedly being preserved for use in President William Ruto’s re-election campaign.
“All that money belongs to President William Ruto for planning towards the 2027 general elections,
“Meanwhile, teachers are not receiving capitation funds, and road projects across the country have stalled. I’m getting reports from insiders who are also tired of this government,” he stated.
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Kindiki Responds Over Election Violence
Earlier, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed Gachagua’s remarks assuring Kenyans that the country has learned from the painful 2007/08 experience.
Kindiki added that Kenya remains committed to peaceful elections.
He also emphasized that Kenyans are now focused on electing leaders with transformative ideas and that the nation will not return to political violence.
“Kenya will never return to political violence, not in 2027, not at any other time in the future. Our country learned hard and painful lessons from the 2007/2008 post-election violence. Never again,” said Kindiki.
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