According to available sources of news, two top officials working in the office of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have reportedly been dismissed from their positions. The news, which has quickly gained attention was first shared by Kenya Kwanza allied blogger Abuga Makori. According to the blogger, the two officials who are the, Deputy Director of Public Communications Martha Miano and Gachagua’s Personal Assistant Ngotho Maina, have been ordered to vacate their offices by October.
Abuga Makori took to Twitter to share the news, alleging that the two were fired for what appears to be a rather unexpected reason: their support for President William Ruto. Makori claimed that the two officials were punished for their efforts in defending the President, which ultimately led to their removal from office. “DP Rigathi Gachagua FIRED Deputy Director Public Communications Martha Miano and his PA Ngotho Maina. They have until October to leave. This is quite sad. Presidency is conjoined twins. They deserved better. Their crime was defending President William Ruto,” he wrote in his tweet.
The allegations, if true, raise questions about the dynamics within the office of the Deputy President and the relationship between Gachagua and Ruto. The idea that officials could be dismissed for supporting the President might indicate underlying tensions or differing priorities within the administration.
As of now, there has been no official statement from the office of Deputy President Gachagua or the affected individuals regarding the alleged dismissals. The lack of clarity surrounding the situation has fueled further speculation and concern among political observers and the public alike.
The incident also highlights the delicate nature of political alliances and the potential repercussions for those caught in the crossfire of high-stakes political maneuvering. Whether or not these allegations will lead to further developments remains to be seen.
By Abuga