Editor's Review

I have no objection with the new nominees and formation of a broad-based Government - Gachagua. 

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says he fully supports President William Ruto's decision on the appointment of new Cabinet Secretaries. 

Speaking on Sunday, July 28, Gachagua said that his work is to assist the President, and he is okay with the formation of a broad-based Government, under which four members of the Opposition party have been nominated to the new Cabinet.  

"I have no objection with the new nominees and formation of broad-based Government by the President. Let the new nominees come we work together for the people of Kenya. As the Deputy President and Principal Assistant to the President, my work is to support him, respect and be loyal to him. I support his decisions," remarked Gachagua. 

President William Ruto tapped four individuals from the ODM party to form his new Cabinet.

Mr Gachagua welcomed the four Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) nominees to the cabinet namely Wycliffe Oparanya, Hassan Joho, John Mbadi, and Opiyo Wandayi. 

"We have no problem (with the formation of a broad-based Government by the President); we are contented with his decision. Let the new nominees come we work together for the people of Kenya. My work is to support the President, be loyal, advise, and work with him," said the Deputy President. 

At the same time, Gachagua urged Kenyans to participate in governance and decision-making processes.

"Voters and Kenyans in general should start questioning their leaders to enhance accountability in governance and make the leaders accountable on the decisions they make on public issues. The political leaders that are being used to pull others down and drive a wedge in the Mt Kenya community should be cautious because their mission will fail," he stated.