Gachagua Accuses Deputy President Kindiki of Funding Chaos During Protests
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused his successor, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, of funding orchestrated chaos during last month’s anti-government protests.
Speaking while addressing Kenyan diaspora supporters in Boston, United States, Gachagua claimed that Kindiki received Ksh.60 million from President William Ruto to sponsor goons and incite unrest in a plot aimed at tarnishing his name and that of his Mt. Kenya allies.
“They paid goons to cause mayhem and frame us for it so that the public would turn against us. But Kenyans are not blind; they can see through the deception,” Gachagua said.
He further alleged that Kindiki, whom he mockingly referred to as “Soprano,” was misusing public funds under the pretense of youth empowerment to mount premature 2027 campaign activities. Gachagua argued that such funds would be better spent on critical sectors like healthcare and education.
“The money he’s flying around with in helicopters could fix hospitals and schools. Instead, it’s being thrown around in the name of empowerment. But young people are paying attention,” he added.
Gachagua took the opportunity to unveil his presidential vision, stating that if elected, his first 100 days in office would focus on restoring the rule of law, ending extrajudicial killings, and reinstating the independence of public institutions.
“My first priority would be to end abductions and stop extrajudicial killings and restore the rule of law. The second thing would be to allow institutions such as Parliament to have autonomy to enable it to make effective decisions,” he noted.
He also criticized National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula for what he described as open partisanship, accusing him of serving as a political arm of the Executive rather than a neutral parliamentary figure.
“A Speaker should be neutral, but what we have now is someone who campaigns for the president, attends harambees, and issues political threats. That’s not the role of a neutral parliamentary head,” he said.
The remarks come in the wake of violent Saba Saba protests, during which the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported at least 38 deaths and over 130 injuries. The protests left widespread damage, with businesses looted and property worth millions destroyed.
As political temperatures continue to rise ahead of the 2027 general election, Gachagua’s claims are likely to intensify the already growing rift within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
The Deputy President and State House are yet to respond to the allegations.
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Gachagua Accuses Deputy President Kindiki of Funding Chaos During Protests