“This is Not a Joke” — Kenyan Leaders Demand Gachagua Explain Terror Allegations

Could it be that the government is hiding secrets about terrorists? This is what former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says.

Gachagua spoke in the United States and claimed that President William Ruto’s government has ties with terrorists. He said he knows about secret meetings between Kenyan officials and terrorist groups like Al-Shabaab. These are very serious accusations that have shocked many people in Kenya.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki quickly responded. He said Gachagua must come back to Kenya and tell the security officers everything he knows.

“We want the agencies to make sure those with information on terrorists give their statements,” Kindiki said.

He warned that if Gachagua does not speak, the government may take action against him.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen also spoke out. He said Gachagua’s words are dangerous and called him unpatriotic.

“As soon as he comes back, he must tell us about these meetings with terrorists,” Murkomen said. “This is not a joke.”

Gachagua’s visit to the US made the situation even bigger. While visiting Silicon Valley, he wrote “Wantam” on Facebook’s famous wall. “Wantam” means “one term,” a message calling for President Ruto to serve only one term in office.

Also, Gachagua supports US Senator Jim Risch. Risch asked the US Congress to check Kenya’s military ties with America. He says Kenya is friendly with countries that do not like the US, such as Russia, China, and Iran. He also claims Kenya has links with bad groups like Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and Al-Shabaab.

Gachagua went further and accused President Ruto of doing illegal business with these groups. He said there are deals to trade gold and supply weapons that kill innocent people. “You cannot run away. I was your deputy when these meetings happened. I have the proof, and we are giving it to the Americans,” Gachagua said.

This conflict is not new. Gachagua was removed from office months ago for abusing power. Many people think he is trying to weaken the current government and gain support before the 2027 elections.

Kenya’s reputation is at risk. These claims could scare away investors and damage Kenya’s relationships with important countries like the US. The government says Gachagua must come back and explain himself. They want to know if his claims are true.

Meanwhile, Gachagua asked Kenyans in the US to talk to their leaders. He wants them to support a law that could remove Kenya’s special defense status with the US. Losing this status would hurt Kenya’s security partnerships.

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