- On Sunday, October 20, President William Ruto insisted on celebrating Heroes' Day at Kwale Stadium
- Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua wished Kenyans a Happy Heroes' Day through his X account
- He claimed that President Ruto ordered all helicopter owners not to allow him to use their choppers for a national event in Kwale county
President William Ruto has led this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kwale Stadium.
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In his speech, he avoided mentioning the removal of the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua despite expectations from the public.
However, the controversial Gachagua used his X account to wish Kenyans well during the national event.
How did Ruto stop Gachagua from attending the Heroes' Day celebrations?
Speaking after leaving the hospital, Gachagua claimed he was prevented from attending the national event by order of the president.
He disclosed that all helicopter owners have been warned not to allow him to use their aircraft to reach the place.
“There was an effort not to go For that to celebrate. Wilson airport was told not to go through Wilson. All the helicopter owners were told that I should not be allowed to use any of them to go to Kwale, I don't understand,” he said.
Gachagua also expressed his concern about the removal of his security following his accusation at midnight while he was being treated for severe chest pain at the Karen hospital.
What did Gachagua say about his illness?
Meanwhile, the former deputy president claimed that Ruto should be blamed if anything happens to him or his family.
He claimed that the head of state wanted to break him like former president Daniel Moi did to Kenneth Matiba.
According to Gachagua, he survived two assassination attempts by government officials which eventually paved the way for his removal.
What else you need to know about the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua
Gachagua's wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, was filled with emotion as her husband addressed the media following his release.
The sacked vice president said he is still in office following a court order to stop him Kithur Kindiki hold that position.
Senator of Kakamega Boni Khalwale claimed that the senators were ready to forgive Gachagua if he defended his case
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