Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a fresh attack on President William Ruto, arguing that the challenges facing the country and the political difficulties confronting the administration cannot be blamed on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Gachagua said Ruto should take responsibility for the problems surrounding his government instead of repeatedly looking for someone else to blame.
According to the former deputy president, Uhuru Kenyatta is no longer an active player in the 2027 presidential contest and should not be used as a scapegoat for the current administration’s troubles.
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“I want to tell Ruto that the problems you find yourself in and the woes you face were not caused by Uhuru Kenyatta; they are self-inflicted,” Gachagua said.
His remarks add another layer to the increasingly heated political confrontation between the former allies.
Ruto and Gachagua worked together during the 2022 presidential campaign before their relationship deteriorated after they took office.
Gachagua has increasingly positioned himself as one of the leading critics of the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing the government of failing to address the concerns of ordinary Kenyans.
His latest comments appear aimed at challenging the narrative that Uhuru remains responsible for political difficulties facing Ruto.
The former deputy president suggested that the administration should concentrate on its own record and the decisions it has made since taking power rather than revisiting the politics of the previous administration.
His remarks come at a time when political alliances are rapidly shifting ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruto is seeking to consolidate his support across the country, while opposition figures and emerging political movements are working to build an alternative political coalition.
Gachagua has also been touring different parts of the country as he seeks to strengthen his political base and establish the Democracy for Citizens Party as a significant force ahead of the next election.
The exchange involving Ruto and Uhuru also reflects the deepening political contest over who should take responsibility for Kenya’s economic and governance challenges.
While Ruto has repeatedly criticized aspects of the previous administration, his opponents argue that the current government must ultimately be judged on its own record.
Gachagua’s latest statement therefore represents more than a personal attack.
It is also a political message urging Kenyans to focus on the present administration’s decisions, promises and performance.
With the 2027 election drawing closer, the confrontation is likely to intensify as politicians seek to define the successes and failures of the past and present governments.
For Gachagua, however, the message to Ruto is clear: stop blaming Uhuru and take responsibility for the problems facing your administration.