Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again found himself at the center of a heated political storm after former NTSA Director Mithamo Muchiri claimed that the widely publicized visit to the parents and grandparents of Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku was staged. The remarks instantly ignited fresh tensions within Mt Kenya’s political circles, painting the tour as a desperate attempt to court sympathy and reclaim lost ground.
Muchiri, while sharing his concerns through a post circulating online, pointed directly to the viral footage shared on social media. He argued that the individuals showcased as Ruku’s parents and grandparents could not be genuine family members because the actual relatives, including the grandparents, passed away years ago.
The allegations landed hard, especially considering the timing. With political temperatures rising and rival camps tightening their grip, any misstep by Gachagua is now easily magnified. Muchiri’s statement instantly spread across Mt Kenya WhatsApp groups, fueling whispers that the former DP is struggling to regain relevance after losing ground to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other emerging regional kingpins.
The conversation grew even sharper after locals from Ruku’s backyard began questioning the identities of the elderly people presented in the video. Some insisted they had never seen them before, while others felt the visit was crafted to portray unity where divisions had already taken root. Political analysts watching the unfolding drama argued that the move risks weakening Gachagua’s influence even further at a time when the region is realigning ahead of the 2027 campaigns.
Meanwhile, CS Geoffrey Ruku has remained silent, leaving supporters unsure whether he will defend the visit or distance himself from the narrative. With Gachagua’s opponents seizing the moment, the incident has quickly turned into fresh ammunition in the fast-evolving Mt Kenya power contest.
As the story continues spreading across the country, one thing is clear: the political stage in Mt Kenya is shifting fast, and every move, real or alleged, now carries enormous weight.
By Newshub