- Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua suggested that the William Ruto government would not realise its dream of making a first-world country
- He addressed delays in capitation funding to secondary schools and explained how the cuts would affect the students
- Gachagua also criticised Deputy President Kithure Kindiki for not ensuring development in his region, including in his home area
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed President William Ruto’s pledge to elevate Kenya to a first-world country by 2055, casting doubt on the administration’s ability to deliver.
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Speaking to Gen Z youth in Embu county, the former deputy president accused Ruto of destroying the country over the past three years.
Why Gachagua criticised Ruto’s plan to make Kenya resemble Singapore
He claimed that key sectors such as education, health, business, and agriculture have been undermined under Ruto’s leadership.
“Everything the president has said is false. Recently, he claimed he would make Kenya look like Singapore, yet within three years, he has destroyed everything. Free primary education introduced by the late former president Mwai Kibaki has been ruined, secondary education under retired president Uhuru Kenyatta has collapsed, and from January, secondary school students will begin paying fees because capitation funds are not disbursed,” he said.
According to Gachagua, Ruto has diverted the school capitation funding to finance empowerment projects across the country.
“That money is being diverted to Kindiki, who uses it to bribe people. If you give Ruto another chance, Kenya will be like Somalia. Maybe he saw this ‘S’ as Singapore, but it is Somalia!” Gachagua alleged.
He further criticised the deputy president, alleging that his region has seen no meaningful development despite his long political career.
“In Kindiki’s area, there are no roads, classrooms are a disgrace, and you must use a helicopter because there are no proper roads,” Gachagua remarked.
Will Gachagua shake hands with Ruto?
Gachagua also firmly stated that he cannot shake hands with Ruto, even in the near future.
He argued that the president and his deputy were complicit in the killing of Gen Z protestors during the anti-finance bill demonstrations and are therefore unfit to lead.
According to Gachagua, his conscious would not allow him to betray the people
“I told them not to kill our children. I have no business with Ruto. He has too much blood on his hands. I would rather go on retirement in Wamunyoro and look after my cows rather than have a reapproachment with him. I am sorry, my conscious would not allow,” he stated.
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How will Ruto make Kenya first-world country?
Meanwhile, the president told members of the parliament that at least KSh 5 trillion will be required to implement his ambitious plan to transform Kenya into a first-world nation.
To achieve this vision, Ruto outlined four priority pillars: investing in people, restructuring the economy, increasing energy production, and modernising transportation and logistics.
He also announced the creation of a National Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund to support the projects.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
