{"id":110493,"date":"2025-02-16T11:03:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T11:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/gachagua-tasks-allies-ejected-from-committees-to-resist-ruto\/"},"modified":"2025-02-16T11:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T11:03:19","slug":"gachagua-tasks-allies-ejected-from-committees-to-resist-ruto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/gachagua-tasks-allies-ejected-from-committees-to-resist-ruto\/","title":{"rendered":"Gachagua tasks allies ejected from committees to resist Ruto"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 16 \u2014 Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged his allies de-whipped from various Senate committees to hold the government accountable for stalled projects, especially in their regions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking at Ol-Kalou on Saturday, Gachagua sympathized with his political allies following their removal from key committees. <\/p>\n

He encouraged them not to worry, assuring them that they are now free to focus on serving the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry even when you have been denied those chances. As long as the people are happy with you, you have no problem,\u201d Gachagua said.<\/p>\n

Gachagua apologized to the people of the Mt. Kenya region, admitting that he had misled in the 2022 General Election.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mt. Kenya region will consult widely and carefully examine every leader\u2019s track record before offering their support in the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn future, you will be careful not to trust anyone easily. Mt. Kenya trusted and followed people, and they ended up [being] betrayed. We have agreed to forgive everyone, but we will not forgive, especially those who have betrayed us. So, we will try to forgive, but we won\u2019t forget,\u201d Gachagua added.<\/p>\n

Gachagua reiterated his claims that President William Ruto deceived the region into supporting him. <\/p>\n

Purge <\/h2>\n

He accused Ruto of neglecting the community after becoming president and now attempting to undermine the region politically.<\/p>\n

His remarks come amid a political purge targeting his close allies in influential Senate committees as Houses of Parlaiment opened for a new session.<\/p>\n

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang\u2019wa and Nyandarua Senator Methu Muhia confirmed their removal, alleging it was an act of political retaliation due to their loyalty to Gachagua.<\/p>\n

Methu Muhia previously chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment, and Natural Resources, while Karungo wa Thang\u2019wa led the Roads, Transport, and Housing Committee.<\/p>\n

Both senators are known close political allies of Gachagua, whose relationship with President Ruto has deteriorated, ultimately leading to his removal from office through impeachment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe political choice I have consciously made contributes to the stripping, but I bow out with absolutely no regrets,\u201d Senator Methu posted on his social media platforms on Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was such an honour to serve in the House leadership in that capacity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Other Gachagua-allied Seantor removed from key committees include James Murango (Kirinyaga), Joe Nyutu (Murang\u2019a), and Lenku Seki (Kajiado).<\/p>\n

Ruto\u2019s critics in outside the Majority Party, including Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, also lost their slots in powerful committees.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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