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Ruto branded Gachagua a 'chief extortionist' who takes advantage of DCP aspirants.

On Monday, November 9, President William Ruto branded his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, an extortionist, alleging that he demanded money from his party aspirants.

Speaking in Kisii County, Ruto claimed that Gachagua demanded incentives from aspirants seeking political office under his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

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He added that aspirants are forced to cough up up to Ksh50,000 to get a chance to address the people at DCP rallies.

"You are the chief extortionist. You were impeached because of it, and now you are frustrating businessmen and aspirants in your party.

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"I hear governors are made to dish out Ksh10 million, others Ksh20 million. Even to address the people, they must pay KSH50,000 to be given the microphone," the President lashed out.

A file photo of President William Ruto.

Ruto further denied the former DP's allegation that people in Kisii and Nyamira Counties were being paid to attend his rallies during his tour of the Abagusii region.

He asked Gachagua to respect the people from the region and their freedom of association.

The Head of State further dismissed claims by the DCP Leader, who alleged that he was the one who made him President.

"The people of Kisii, didn't you see me here asking for votes? Did anyone do it for me? Now a one-term MP with a lot of pride but a small brain, claims that he made me president, somebody who has been elected into office seven times," he stated.

In response, Gachagua claimed that Ruto lashed out and opted to drag his name in the mud because he had nothing else to offer to the Abagusii nation.

"He has no projects to launch in Kisii. His main project now is Rigathi Gachagua. A character with nothing to show to the great people of Kisii," he reiterated.