- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was absent from the White House meeting between President William Ruto and Nyeri MPs, a situation that has increased rumors of conflicts between them
- The meeting focused on infrastructure projects in Nyeri County, including roads, fresh produce markets, and the upgrading of Mwai Kibaki Hospital, Othaya, to a public institution.
- Gachagua's absence has raised questions, especially given his efforts to defend the development of Mount Kenya, while the influence of the Minister of Internal Security, Kithure Kindiki, seems to be increasing
- President Ruto shared information and photos of the meeting on X, a situation that increased rumors of broken relations between him and Gachagua
Nairobi – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was conspicuously absent from the high-profile meeting between President William Ruto and Nyeri MPs at the State House.
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His absence has further fueled rumors of his dismissal as rumors of separation from the President continue to grow.
In a statement published on X, the President gave information about the meeting, where he discussed important infrastructure projects in Nyeri County, including roads, fresh produce markets, water schemes, and the upgrading of Mwai Kibaki Hospital, Othaya, to be a public organization.
However, the absence of Gachagua in the group's photos has raised questions, especially considering his efforts to defend development in the Mt Kenya area.
“Mwai Kibaki Hospital, Othaya, which is a branch of Kenyatta Hospital, will be declared a public organization with its own board and independent budget. This promotion will ensure that the health center has enough equipment to be able to provide health services for all. service that will start next month. I met Nyeri MPs, State House Nairobiand discuss government plans regarding roads, playgrounds, fresh produce markets, and water plans in the county,” Ruto wrote on X, sharing pictures of himself with the leaders of Pain.
Gachagua's absence has fueled speculation that his relationship with the president has completely broken, while the influence of Internal Security Minister Kithure Kindiki seems to be increasing in the wealthy Mt Kenya constituency.
Gachagua was missing in another event Ruto
Sunday, September 15, Deputy President He was never seen again on another occasion of President Ruto in Nyeri County.
The second in power leader did not attend despite the organizers having reserved his seat next to the president.
Gachagua, who attended the 100th anniversary celebrations of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Baricho, County Kirinyagaspoke about his move to boycott Ruto's event.
The Deputy President revealed that he had intended to join Ruto Nyeri, but changed his mind after being told that a cake would be served at the church's 100th anniversary celebrations.
He said that the Baricho Catholic Parish event was so interesting that he decided to wait until it was over.
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