Ruku tells off Gachagua, says President Ruto does not need permission to tour Mt.Kenya

Speaking during a church service at Livingstone Church and Mwamba Imara NICA Church in Embu, Ruku dismissed recent remarks by Gachagua urging Mt Kenya residents to “listen to President Ruto and let him go,” saying such statements were reckless and misleading.

Ruku said the Head of State is a national leader elected by all Kenyans and therefore has every right and responsibility to tour any part of the country without intimidation or political conditions from any individual.

He accused Gachagua of trying to portray himself as the political gatekeeper of Mt Kenya politics, insisting that no single leader owns the region or has authority to dictate who should address residents.

“The President has a bigger responsibility of serving all Kenyans equally. There is no part of this country where he cannot go to launch projects and inspect development,” Ruku said amid cheers from congregants.

The CS further faulted Gachagua for allegedly attempting to divide leaders and communities through premature political campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Ruku also challenged Gachagua’s repeated declarations that he will vie for the presidency in 2027, arguing that an impeached leader cannot claim moral authority to lecture others on leadership and national unity.

At the same time, Ruku defended the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying President Ruto has fulfilled many of the promises he made to Kenyans through ongoing development projects across the country.

He said the government remains committed to delivering better services, empowering youth and women, and improving the livelihoods of ordinary wananchi despite criticism from opponents.

The CS also turned his guns on Gitonga Mukunji, accusing the Manyatta MP of failing to initiate meaningful development projects in the constituency while concentrating on “one-term politics” and endless political rhetoric.

According to Ruku, Mukunji should focus on improving the lives of residents instead of engaging in unnecessary political battles and early campaigns for the Embu gubernatorial seat.

Ruku claimed the MP had lost touch with the needs of the people and warned that leadership is judged through service delivery and not political slogans or online popularity.

The CS also criticized former Peter Munya and former Kawira Mwangaza over their attacks on Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, urging them to respect him and acknowledge his growing influence in the Mt Kenya region.