Published on February 4, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto offered him Ksh. 2 billion to resign from his position.
Speaking during an interview with Royal Media Services’ vernacular radio stations—Mulembe, Vuuka, and Sulwe FM, Gachagua described the proposal as a direct request from the President.
“The President asked me to step down, promising Ksh. 2 billion to retire comfortably, with proper security and remuneration. He suggested that I could consider running for political office in the future,” Gachagua stated speaking during an interview with Royal Media Services’ vernacular radio stations—Mulembe, Vuuka, and Sulwe FM, Gachagua.
Gachagua also mentioned that some MPs allied to him encouraged him to resign to create an opportunity for him to contest elections in 2027, but he ultimately rejected their suggestions.
He further alleged that some Members of the National Assembly received Ksh.500,000 and a section of Senators Ksh.10 million each to remove him from office.
Gachagua revealed that his disagreements with President Ruto over various projects were the root of their falling out.
He expressed his opposition to the Affordable Housing project, the heavy taxation burdens on Kenyans, and certain policies introduced by Ruto’s economic advisors.
