- Former DP Rigathi Gachagua questioned President William Ruto's promise to end kidnappings targeting government critics, citing inconsistencies in his statements
- Gachagua criticized Ruto for previously denying the kidnapping, questioning the sudden change in his narrative
- The former DP refrained from divulging details about the alleged kidnapping unit, citing concern for innocent people in the area.
- Gachagua hinted that Ruto's acceptance could be affected by his earlier revelations, highlighting the pain faced by families of abductees
Kakamega – Former vice president Rigathi Gachagua has cast doubt on President William Ruto's recent pledge to end the alarming wave of kidnappings targeting government critics.
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Speaking in Homa Bay County on Friday, December 27, Ruto he vowed to put an end to such acts but added caution, urging the youth to avoid irresponsible behaviors that could get them into trouble.
Why Gachagua does not believe Ruto's promise
However, Gachagua, during an open press conference with Western Kenyan journalists on Sunday, December 29, dismissed Ruto's commitment as dishonest and inconsistent, accusing him of changing the narrative to suit his convenience.
Gachagua questioned the credibility of Ruto's statements, pointing out that he had previously denied the existence of abductions and arbitrary arrests.
“You want to believe whatever is said by this government, they say there are no kidnappings. The president has said more than five times that there are no kidnappings. It seems he has changed his mind and said he will stop kidnappings. if he stops the kidnapping, who was doing it, you believe whatever these people will say whatever;
Why did Gachagua not reveal the kidnapping unit
The former vice president reiterated his previous statements about the special unit allegedly responsible for the kidnapping.
He said he refrained from naming the exact location of the unit to protect innocent people doing legal business in the area.
Gachagua also suggested that Ruto's sudden acceptance of the kidnapping was due to his disclosure.
He urged the president to ensure that the kidnapped people are released, and allow them to be reunited with their families before the New Year.
“I said they need to demolish that unit, I didn't want to mention the building because there are people doing business and they will be putting the people and the building at risk, I am giving the government time to demolish that unit 21 of the building, I said the officer's name is Abel.
I have a feeling that the president's decision that there are kidnappings and to stop them is based on what I said because we are getting closer to the truth. Since the president spoke they have not been released. We would like these young people to spend the New Year with their families. Therefore Mr. President should order them to be released wherever they are and go home, their parents are in grief,” Gachagua appealed.
What did Gachagua say to Ruto after his meeting was disrupted in Nyandarua
Earlier, Gachagua also aimed to criticize Ruto, telling him that threats will not stop Kenyans from criticizing the government.
In a Facebook post, Gachagua claimed that an inspector wearing police uniform tear gassed a junior officer wearing plain clothes.
This comes a few weeks after thugs disturbed mourners at a funeral attended by Gachagua in Limuru.
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