Gachagua: I was removed from the President's WhatsApp group

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua [Facebook]

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he was removed from the President's official WhatsApp group, "The President's Diary," a platform essential for coordinating his schedule with the President’s engagements.

Gachagua claims that this exclusion, which also affected his Chief of Staff and Private Secretary, has left them in the dark, making it increasingly difficult for him to fulfill his duties effectively.

The diary, Gachagua explained, plays a critical role in ensuring he stays updated on state functions and aligned with the President’s activities.

He expressed concern that his removal is part of a larger scheme aimed at undermining his role, orchestrated by individuals seeking to have him impeached for allegedly failing to attend state functions — absences he insists are the result of his exclusion from the group.

"I was removed from the President's diary so that when I don't attend presidential events, it can be claimed that I am avoiding my duties. Sometimes they even want me to arrive late so it looks disrespectful. This has made my work very complicated," Gachagua said.

He added, "Initially, I thought it was petty, but now that the mischievous State House bloggers are saying I am absconding duties, I think it's important to let Kenyans know."

His remarks follow growing political tension, with murmurs of a possible impeachment gaining traction.

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In recent days, pressure has mounted on the DP, prompting him to break his silence and make a passionate appeal to President William Ruto.

"It looks like there is a jinx in this office of the Deputy President because even Ruto went through the same. But he gave a commitment that his deputy will never be disrespected. In the first year, they accorded me respect; the second year Ministers are abusing me in the presence of the President."