Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched fresh accusations against Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, alleging he played a central role in engineering chaos during last month’s anti-government protests in Kenya.
Speaking during a public engagement in Boston, United States, Gachagua claimed that Kindiki received Ksh.60 million from President William Ruto to orchestrate a campaign aimed at discrediting him and undermining his political standing in the Mt. Kenya region.
“They paid goons to cause mayhem and frame us for it so that the public would turn against us. But Kenyans are not blind; they can see through the deception,” Gachagua asserted.
He accused the Deputy President — whom he mockingly nicknamed ‘Soprano’ — of misusing state funds under the pretense of youth empowerment to conduct early campaigns for the 2027 elections. According to Gachagua, the funds would be better spent on critical sectors like healthcare and education, rather than on helicopter tours and political mobilization.
“The money he’s flying around with in helicopters could fix hospitals and schools. Instead, it’s being thrown around in the name of empowerment. But young people are paying attention,” he added.
Gachagua also outlined key priorities should he be elected president, promising sweeping reforms in his first 100 days in office. His agenda includes:
- Ending abductions and extrajudicial killings
- Restoring the independence of key institutions like Parliament
- Reforming public service delivery in health, education, and governance
He criticized National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula for failing to remain impartial, alleging that the Speaker actively campaigns for the Executive, thus compromising the neutrality of Parliament.
“A Speaker should be neutral, but what we have now is someone who campaigns for the president, attends harambees, and issues political threats,” he remarked.
The accusations come in the wake of the Saba Saba protests, which saw nationwide unrest. According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), the protests left at least 38 people dead and over 130 injured, with significant property damage and losses in the millions.
As political tensions escalate, Gachagua’s remarks point to widening rifts within the ruling coalition, and signal the early onset of high-stakes maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections.
