Gachagua slams Ruto’s housing agenda, calls it misplaced priorities

 Speaking during a church service at PCEA Emmanuel Matanya, Waguthiru Parish in Laikipia County, Gachagua claimed that his advice to President William Ruto to fulfil campaign promises was ignored in favour of the housing agenda.

"Nilikuwa naambia rais, si tutimize ile ahadi tulipatania wananchi...tuwajengee barabara, tuwaunganishie stima, tuwawekee maji na tuangalie maneno ya elimu," Gachagua said in his address to the congregation. "Rais anasema hapana, wacha tufanye kwanza mambo ya affordable housing."

The former deputy president criticised the initiative, arguing that Kenya faces more urgent challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure and water shortages. 

He questioned the need for the housing program, suggesting that the resources allocated to it could have been better utilized to address these critical issues.

"Hapa kuna mtu hana nyumba yake? Mnataka maji ama manyumba? Mnataka barabara ama manyumba?" He posed to the congregation. "Kila mtu anaweza jenga nyumba yake."

In addition to criticising the housing program, Gachagua accused President Ruto of reviving the outlawed Mungiki sect, claiming it was being used to destabilise Central Kenya.

"Rais amefufua kundi haramu ndiyo atuhangaishe," Gachagua alleged. "Ukileta hiyo group, watu wetu watakuchukia kuliko venye wanakuchukia saa hii."

Gachagua, who has become an outspoken critic of the government since his removal from office, hinted at making a significant political announcement in the coming weeks. "I am listening to the people, and I will make a pronouncement in a fortnight," he declared.