Gachagua faces political isolation as leaders question his loyalty

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua acknowledges greetings from residents of Engineer Town in Kinangop, Nyandarua County, after attending Holy Mass at St Stephen Catholic Parish, Karoroha, Nyandarua County on July 28, 2024. [DPCS]

Even after it was reported that President William Ruto had stepped in to end the dark cloud of a planned impeachment motion that hovered over Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, doubts still abound over his ability to marshal the Mt Kenya leadership to his defense.

 A cross-section of leaders from the region are of the view that Gachagua has since the ascension to office antagonised many leaders and influential personalities from the region with his abrasive and arrogant personality.

The leaders told The Standard that Gachagua pursued a campaign of hate and personal vendetta targeting businesses and commercial ventures owned by prominent personalities from the Kikuyu community.