{"id":6747,"date":"2026-10-14T16:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=6747"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:01:42","slug":"gachagua-hits-out-at-ruto-over-economic-strains-lecturers-strike-and-wild-animals-remark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=6747","title":{"rendered":"GACHAGUA HITS OUT AT RUTO OVER ECONOMIC STRAINS, LECTURERS\u2019 STRIKE AND \u2018WILD ANIMALS\u2019 REMARK"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GACHAGUA HITS OUT AT RUTO OVER ECONOMIC STRAINS, LECTURERS\u2019 STRIKE AND \u2018WILD ANIMALS\u2019 REMARK<\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Former Deputy President Says Kenyans Deserve Solutions, Not Insults, as DCP Team Takes Message to Kajiado<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto\u2019s administration over what he describes as misplaced priorities, rising economic pressures and the ongoing lecturers\u2019 strike.<\/p>\n

In a strongly worded statement, Gachagua argued that insults and name-calling would not address the challenges facing Kenyans, warning that such political exchanges could further undermine public confidence in the administration.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Kenyans struggle to put food on the table and face dwindling economic prospects, lecturers are once again on strike,\u201d Gachagua said, pointing to the pressures confronting households and the disruption facing the education sector.<\/p>\n

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He also took aim at remarks suggesting that Kenyans turn to wild animals because cows were not producing enough milk, describing the suggestion as an example of misplaced priorities at a time when citizens are looking for practical solutions to their daily challenges.<\/p>\n

Gachagua said his political team shared the frustrations being expressed by Kenyans and pledged that they would not abandon the public.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe share these frustrations with Kenyans, and our assurance to Kenyans is that we will not let you down or forsake you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The former Deputy President called for a new chapter in the country’s leadership, arguing that public service should be guided by compassion, accountability and a willingness to listen to citizens rather than the pursuit of personal interests.<\/p>\n

His remarks come amid continued political exchanges between government critics and supporters over the cost of living, education-sector disputes and the country’s economic direction.<\/p>\n

DCP TEAM ENGAGES KAJIADO RESIDENTS<\/h3>\n

Separately, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) team, led by Senator John Methu, engaged residents of Kajiado town in a political outreach exercise.<\/p>\n

Gachagua thanked the residents for what he described as their commitment to working with the party to build a political movement for a \u201cNew Kenya.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Kajiado engagement forms part of the party’s broader efforts to connect with citizens and communicate its political message as national political debate continues to intensify.<\/p>\n

By Jeff Kizzilah | Digital Editor<\/strong>
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