Mt Kenya Leaders Defend Rigathi Gachagua Over His Spat With Nairobi Governor, Johnson Sakaja

Thursday, December 29, 2022-Mt Kenya region leaders have come to the defense of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who is accused of intimidating Nairobi County Governor, Johnson Sakaja

Gachagua last week lectured Sakaja over the move to relocate long-distance Matatus to Greenpatk terminus.

However, on Thursday, the politicians led by Kangema MP Peter Kihungi said Gachagua was defending the business rightfully.

They must understand that Gachagua was on the frontline defending the businessmen of Nairobi mostly those of Nyamakima,” he said.

The lawmaker urged Sakaja to protect Kenyan businesses and rubbished claims that it was a tribal war.

”Sakaja is our UDA governor and we want to urge him to protect our business,” he added.

On Tuesday, MPs from Western Kenya counties called on President William Ruto to intervene and end the apparent rift between his deputy and Sakaja.

The leaders led by Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, the secretary to the Western Kenya Members of Parliament Caucus, faulted Gachagua and asked him to let Sakaja implement what he promises the people of Nairobi.

"Sakaja was elected to an office by the people of Nairobi. They expect much from him, therefore the DP should present his manifesto to the people of Nairobi," Nabii said.

The Political Eye