Speaking on Friday, September 12, the DCP leader claimed that President Ruto has turned State House into "a scene of crime" through systematic corruption and bribery of regional leaders.
In the claims against his former boss, Gachagua provided what he described as a breakdown of the President's alleged spending on political bribes across three separate meetings with Mt. Kenya leaders.
"Today, what is happening in the State House is pure corruption and bribery," Gachagua declared. "The other day, William Ruto complained that members of Parliament were asking for bribes. But he is a briber-in-chief in this country."
The former Deputy President detailed specific amounts allegedly spent during recent State House meetings.
"The other day, he called the people of Kiambu and spent 60 million shillings. A week later, he called the people of Meru and spent another 60 million shillings. Today, he is going to spend 60 million shillings."
According to Gachagua's calculations, each leader reportedly received Ksh 10,000 during these meetings, leading to his claim of Ksh 180 million in total expenditure across the three gatherings.
The former Deputy President contrasted the alleged bribery spending with what he described as the government's failure to address critical public service needs. He argued that while millions were being spent on political meetings, essential services were suffering.
"When hospitals in Muranga have no drugs, when people are suffering because SHA is not working, when university students are at home, when students from secondary schools are at home, primary schools are not functioning because there is no money for competition," Gachagua stated.
Despite his harsh criticism of the President, Gachagua praised leaders from Murang'a County for what he described as their principled stance against alleged corruption attempts.
"We want to tell the people of Muranga not to worry because you have good leaders," he said. "And I am very encouraged that even in this difficult situation, where William Ruto is using all manner of strategies to confuse people with money that is stolen, there are great leaders from Muranga who have stood firm and said no."
Earlier, Gachagua claimed that Murang'a County Assembly members declined to attend a State House meeting after allegedly being offered Ksh 300,000 each to participate.
Gachagua's allegations come in the context of President Ruto's recent engagements with grassroots leaders from various Mt. Kenya counties, including Murang'a, where significant development projects were announced.
During the Murang'a leaders' meeting at State House, President Ruto outlined substantial financial commitments totaling billions of shillings. These included Ksh 23 billion for 10,300 affordable houses, Ksh 3.5 billion for road upgrades, Ksh 2.3 billion for 23 modern markets, and Ksh 3 billion for student hostels.
During that meeting, President Ruto had emphasized moving away from divisive politics, stating,
“There is no longer any room in Kenya for tribalistic and retrogressive politics that enrich a few at the expense of the many."
