Editor's Review

"All projects in the Mt. Kenya region are those that were started by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and none have been started by Ruto."

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against taking credit for development projects in the Mt. Kenya region during his developmental tour.

Speaking in Wangige, Kiambu County on Monday, March 31, Gachagua claimed that all projects in the region were initiated by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. 

The former DP dismissed Ruto's visit as a political gimmick, urging the president to be truthful about the status of projects in Mt. Kenya.

"You heard that the president is coming to Mt. Kenya; but he is coming to lie. I want to tell William Ruto that during your visit here, be truthful. 

"All projects in the Mt. Kenya region are those that were started by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and none have been started by Ruto. The projects in the region were all started by Uhuru and you refused to complete them," he said.

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This comes a day after Gachagua urged residents of the Mt. Kenya region to be cautious of Ruto's tour, alleging that the President intends to distribute large sums of money to win public favor. 

File image of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua 

Speaking in Naivasha on Saturday, March 29, Gachagua advised locals to accept any money offered but warned against taking it home.

He claimed that the money is cursed, and suggested using the funds to settle debts or spend them immediately in the market.

"Don't worry. Get ready, money is coming in bags. Take it, but don't go home with it; it is cursed. Eat that money at the market. Do not mix it with the money you already have. If you have a loan with a shylock, use that money to pay it off," he said.

Gachagua further encouraged residents to demand substantial compensation for attending Ruto's events, capping the minimum price at Ksh3,000 with additional charges for activities like ululating and clapping. 

"If you are going to listen to lies, ask for a hefty price because lies are a bad thing. Don't accept Ksh200, listening to lies starts from Ksh3,000. Women ululating is worth Ksh10,000, clapping is Ksh2,000 and laughing is Ksh5,000.

"All that, needs around Ksh20,000 to Ksh30,000. President Ruto, get your finances in order and bring the money we elected you for free," he added.

Ruto is scheduled to commence a one-week tour of the Mt. Kenya region starting Tuesday, April 1, covering counties including Laikipia, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi.