Gachagua troubles continue as Government withdraw his security personnels including personal guards.

On Tuesday, November 26, local newspapers extensively covered political scandals in the country, with increasing reports of former leaders preparing to run for president in the 2027 General Election.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is at centre of talks, and seem to have become peoples Darlin especially in the Mountain region. Fachagua, who apparently appears to be a political threat to his former boss President Ruto, is facing some ‘punishment’ from the government for his continued political appearance despite his ouster.

According to Gachagua’s private secretary Munene wa Mumbi, the conflict began when Ruto was jeered at a Catholic church in Embu county two weekends ago. The ex-Deputy President was present at the church event with Ruto, but stole the spotlight from his old boss as the crowd cheered for him loudly.

Mumbi mentioned the incident in Murang’a County last Friday during the burial of Mark Wainaina (nominated MCA), where mourners declined to listen to the condolence speeches of the President and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

Currently, Gachagua does not have any security personnel officially assigned by the government. Mumbi added that when questioned government offices informed us that Gachagua should stop engaging in political activities.

While all of this is occurring, President Ruto has been receiving significant criticism, particularly from the church, which played a key role in his ascension to power. Recently, the President encountered a significant challenge as the Catholic Church, acknowledging the African Council of Churches, and other religious institutions criticized his poor leadership and the dire condition of the country.

The church has taken the step of returning the money donated by the president during a recent incident at Catholic Soweto, where he gave 5 million and it was later refunded by the church.

Kibet and Ichung’wah, standing in for President Ruto at the church fundraiser, reaffirmed their commitment to financially supporting churches, stressing that the donations were intended for the work of God and not for the personal gain of religious leaders

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