When Ruto wanted someone to stand with him, I was there – DP Gachagua
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DP Rigathi Gachagua speaks at Kipkok Primary School, Sigowet-Soin Constituency, during a fundraiser for the Peace and Mercy Church of Africa on June 8, 2024. PHOTO | DPCS
Deputy President Rigathi
Gachagua has asked Kenya Kwanza leaders to stop divisive politics and focus on
supporting President William Ruto in delivering development as promised to
Kenyans.
Speaking at Kipkok Primary
School, Sigowet-Soin Constituency, during a fundraiser for the Peace and Mercy
Church of Africa on Saturday, Gachagua said the Ruto administration is barely
two years in office, therefore, politics of 2032 are misplaced and disruptive.
“I want to ask our leaders
in Kenya Kwanza to drop this agitation. Drop divisive talk and (siasa za
milengo). Stop creating factions in our government and focus, ” the Deputy
President said.
DP Gachagua said those who
want to succeed President Ruto should wait for the right time.
“The most important
business of the day is to ensure President Ruto succeeds. That is my focus and
commitment. When people start succession politics of 2032, it causes
distraction,” he said.
“I want to ask our leaders
to stop; 2032 is very far away, it is unnecessary, it is unhelpful, it is
inappropriate, and it is irritating. Let all of us serve the people of Kenya
and support the President to succeed.”
Gachagua said his full
focus remains to support President Ruto in discharging his
responsibilities, and will not be distracted.
“When President Ruto wanted
someone to stand with him, I was there. We campaigned for him. He is a product
of our effort; our work is to support him deliver,” the Deputy President said.
He added that there is no
luxury of delving into high octane politics when Kenyans are waiting for
development as underpinned by the Kenya Kwanza's Plan pillars.
On the other hand, the
Deputy President said the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is strong,
focused and intact.
He dismissed claims of a crisis
meeting called by the President on Saturday afternoon, saying the forum
was planned in advance for discussions on strengthening the party on its
development ideology.
The DP supported remarks
supported by Kericho Senator and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot
that there is no crisis in UDA.
Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna
Ngéno asked other leaders in the Kenya Kwanza alliance to support the Deputy
President as he works with the President for a better Kenya.
The MCAs of Kericho County
and Governor Eric Mutai thanked the DP for intervening in the leadership
crisis, saying now there is peace.
The Governor said there is
good oversight so far, adding that the allocation of over Ksh.400 billion to
the counties is historical and this will accelerate development at the
grassroots.
Gachagua said the government
is committed to sustainable peace along the border of Kisumu and Kericho
County.
He added that he will not
relent in the war on illicit brew, drugs and substance abuse.
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