Ruto: Explanation for selecting Gachagua as my deputy
On Sunday, President William Ruto revisited the rationale behind his choice of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as his running mate for the 2022 General Elections, speaking at Nakuru Boys High School during the Akorino Annual Prayer Conference. Ruto explained that despite recommendations from a caucus suggesting younger candidates, he opted for Gachagua because they shared the same age and believed they could work together effectively.
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He reiterated his commitment to mentoring young leaders, emphasizing that selecting Gachagua was part of his strategy to fulfill this promise. Ruto stressed the importance of unity and condemned tribal politics, affirming that Kenya should not engage in such divisive practices. He also highlighted Kenya’s role in supporting peace efforts in countries like Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Haiti.
Ruto thanked Nakuru residents for rejecting tribalism and supporting Kenya Kwanza in the previous election. He announced the imminent resumption of the Itare Dam construction and plans for a one-gigawatt data center in Naivasha, in collaboration with various partners.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua echoed Ruto’s sentiments on national unity and pledged to support the country’s economic transformation. Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika emphasized the need for unity among leaders to facilitate effective service delivery, while Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki called for equitable revenue sharing and unity for peace and development.
Cabinet Secretaries Zachary Njeru (Water and Irrigation), Moses Kuria (Public Service), and several MPs also attended the event.
