Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now reached out to former president Uhuru Kenyatta for a chance to work together after a heated elections for the sake of Mt Kenya people.
Speaking in Kirinyaga, the DP expressed his willingness to work with the former president for a chance to unite the mountain region through a partnership.
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“Uhuru Kenyatta is our son, he should come so that we unite, is that okay? Do you have a problem with him? The election period is over. We should unite as one region and love each other.”
According to Gachagua, it’s now time to unite for the benefit of the people of Mt Kenya region who at this point in time deserve their leaders to unite for bettering their interests.
“If we fail to unite, love each other and agree, we shall find ourselves in difficult situations. Do you want us to unite? How many of you want us to unite and be one team?”
This comes after various reports indicated that the Deputy President is having issues with his boss, President Ruto over directives that he was not informed about.
Although both Statehouse spokesperson has refuted claims of divisions within the rulling party, different factions allied to both the DP and the President have made it clear that there are underlying issues.
Led by Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Mt Kenya Leaders said that they will not allow Gachagua to be treated the same way Rutonwas treated while he was Deputy President, confirming that there was indeed, a push and pull.
Responding, President Ruto’s Mt Kenya Close ally, Anne Waiguru said that the DP should stop personalising his office and allow young leaders to dream instead of threatening them.