
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Photo/Rigathi Gachagua/X
By Newsflash Writer
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him and his close allies of orchestrating Thursday’s chaotic assault on his convoy along Mombasa Road.
The attack, which unfolded just hours after Gachagua’s return from a three-week political and community outreach tour of the United States, left several people injured and vehicles vandalized.
Speaking in a phone interview on Friday, August 22, 2025, during the popular Canjamjuka breakfast show hosted by Muthoni wa Kiruumba on Kameme FM, Gachagua alleged that the violence was the handiwork of State-backed operatives.
He maintained that the goons were deployed with the intention of intimidating him and silencing his political resurgence.
“Goons sent to attack and rob us”
“Kasongo [Ruto] and his people sent goons to attack us and rob the women,” Gachagua claimed. “But our God is powerful and He is still on the throne. We shall remain united as a people.”
He likened the assault to a seed thrown in vain, insisting that what was meant to humiliate him had instead elevated his stature both at home and abroad. “Where a seed is thrown is not where it germinates. The shame that Ruto and his people did to us, God has turned to be a blessing. That is how our God works. He’s a merciful and wonderful God.”
The former deputy president insisted that despite the harassment, his political base remained unshaken. “The person who was intended to be confined to Wamunyoro is being respected in America. When he returns home, he finds being waited by millions of people,” he told the radio host.
Gachagua’s US tour
In the interview, Gachagua offered details of his three-week visit to the United States, describing it as one of the most affirming moments of his political career.
“When I was in America, our people were very generous to me. I never used even a shilling. Our people catered for what I would eat, where I would sleep, and how I would move. Our women were cooking chapati and mukimo and bringing it to me,” he said warmly. “They also bought clothes for me. I was very happy.”
The politician revealed that his trip had taken him to at least seven states, where he held meetings with members of the Kenyan diaspora.
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His key mission, he said, was to brief Kenyans abroad on the political climate back home, particularly what he described as “state-sponsored harassment, abductions, and killings.”
“I went to the US to look for our people and our children so that I could inform them how the situation is back in Kenya. They were apprehensive when they heard how our children are being abducted and murdered, and they wanted to hear about it from the person who speaks the truth,” he explained.
According to Gachagua, the diaspora community received him warmly and expressed solidarity with his cause. “I went to about seven states, and I was greatly welcomed,” he said.
Violence at JKIA and Kamukunji
Gachagua’s return on Thursday had been billed as a major political homecoming, with supporters mobilizing across Nairobi to welcome him. His team had organized a rally at Kamukunji Grounds, Nairobi, to cap the day.
However, his convoy was attacked shortly after leaving the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Eyewitnesses reported violent scenes along Mombasa Road, with vehicles stoned, passengers robbed, and several journalists harassed.
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The government swiftly denied any involvement in the violence, dismissing Gachagua’s claims as baseless.
Later in the evening, Gachagua’s highly anticipated Kamukunji rally was abruptly cancelled after police raised “security concerns.” His allies, however, claimed that authorities had deliberately frustrated the meeting to prevent him from showcasing his political strength.
“We shall remain united”
Despite the ordeal, Gachagua remained defiant. He told Kameme FM that he had no intention of retreating from politics or abandoning his supporters.
“Our God is merciful. He is still on the throne. We shall remain united as a people,” he declared, striking a tone of resilience and faith.