Impeached Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Stripped of Security Amid Tensions with President Ruto
In an unprecedented move, former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now faces life without state security following his impeachment by the Senate. Despite a court order temporarily halting the process to replace him, Gachagua has alleged that all his official security, including protection at his private residence, was withdrawn during his recent hospitalization. He claims that this decision, allegedly orchestrated by President William Ruto, has left him and his family vulnerable.
Upon his discharge from Karen Hospital, Gachagua voiced concerns for his safety, holding the President personally responsible for any potential harm to him or his loved ones. “I want Kenyans to know that as I go home, I have no security. If anything happens to me or my family, President Ruto must be held accountable,” he stated publicly.
The withdrawal of security marks a sharp escalation in political tensions following Gachagua’s removal from office. Observers note that this event has exposed divisions within Kenya’s leadership, leaving Gachagua without the typical protective details afforded to former top government officials.
