Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has downplayed President William Ruto’s meeting with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Ruto terming their discussion as private talks.
Speaking during an Interview with Inooro TV at his rural home in Nyeri County on Sunday December 15, 2024 in the evening, Gachagua said the meeting between the two leaders has no significance in the current political situation in the country.
According to the former deputy president, Uhuru’s meeting with Ruto may not have an impact on the people in the Mount Kenya region.
“The way I know our people, even our former President Uhuru knows, our people cannot be told where to go. It is them that tells leaders where to go,” Gachagua said during the interview.
“If the president went to ask for forgiveness from Uhuru, there is no problem with that. About what they talked about, since I was not there, I cannot say it concerns the people of Mt Kenya,” he added.
At the same time, Gachagua maintained that the people in the Mount Kenya region will decide their own political direction, in preparation for the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, the former DP vowed to continue fighting for the citizens and ensuring that the government serves the interests of the common people.
His remarks emerged after President Ruto visited former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his family home in Gatundu, Kiambu County.
The two leaders engaged in meaningful discussions centered on national and regional interests, showcasing their dedication to the nation’s welfare.
During the meeting on December 9, 2024, President Ruto expressed his admiration for Kenyatta’s role in ensuring a peaceful power transition after the 2022 elections.
He lauded the former leader’s continued goodwill and collaborative spirit, which have been instrumental in supporting Kenya’s development journey.
Both leaders acknowledged progress in tackling these issues, such as reducing inflation, stabilizing the Kenyan shilling, and significantly lowering food prices.
Additionally, President Ruto credited Kenyatta for laying the groundwork for initiatives under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
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