Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday, October 8 took a firm stance on Kenya Kwanza government giving first priority to those who supported President William Ruto during polls.
The Second in Command insisted that those who backed Ruto would continue a lion’s share of Kenya Kwanza government unlike those who supported Azimio la Umoja.
At the same time, Gachagua dismissed claims that the Kenya Kwanza administration was divided. The former Mathira MP instead claimed that the division narrative was being perpetuated by Azimio la Umoja.
Speaking during a church service in Nandi, Gachagua stated he was focused together with President William Ruto to revive the economy and would not be distracted by political sideshows propagated through the media.
“I have no apologies to make. I’m not apologetic about the demand that those who voted for the Kenya Kwanza government should be considered first, they have a huge stake in this government. If it puts me in trouble, let it be,” he affirmed.
The second-in-command while attending an Anglican Church of Kenya fundraiser in Kapsabet, said that he would not back down in his position and claimed that President Ruto agreed with his view.
He said Kenya Kwanza’s opponents were not comfortable with the government and had resorted to diversionary narratives, purporting that he was not in good terms with his boss.
“I must defend my boss and those who voted for us. Truth be told, as the Bible urges us to do, the naysayers should be content with the reality that those who benefit first are those who voted for the government. Otherwise, we couldn’t be holding these offices,” he said.
Rigathi further said he had no objections to the president meeting with opposition leaders, but he warned that they should not expect much out of it.
