- Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi claims Rigathi Gachagua was financially supported by allies during the 2022 campaigns.
- Sudi says Gachagua had no funds and is now lying about financing UDA’s campaign efforts.
- The MP insists Gachagua’s selection as Deputy President was purely strategic, not merit-based.
- Sudi reveals Ndindi Nyoro was the initial favorite for DP but was dropped over age concerns.
- His comments expose deeper cracks within the UDA and Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has set tongues wagging with fresh claims that he was among the key financiers behind Rigathi Gachagua’s 2022 campaign push—contradicting the DP’s narrative of being a self-made political force.
Sudi, speaking on Tuesday, April 22, accused Gachagua of misrepresenting the truth by parading himself as the man who bankrolled President Ruto’s campaign in Mount Kenya.
“Rigathi should stop lying to Kenyans. He didn’t have any money. I personally gave him funds to campaign,” Sudi declared.
Strategic Selection, Not Financial Muscle
According to Sudi, the choice of Gachagua as Deputy President wasn’t driven by his influence or financial contribution, but was rather a calculated move based on age and perceived seniority.
He disclosed that Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was initially favoured for the DP slot, but fears around public perception of his youth saw the party settle for Gachagua.
“Ndindi was our first choice, but we were cautious that critics might say he was too young. That’s why we picked Gachagua—because of his age,” he said.
Sudi was, however, quick to add that the decision had not come without regret, claiming Gachagua has since “brought problems” into the coalition.
Fuel to an Already Burning Fire
Sudi’s explosive remarks arrive amid whispers of widening cracks within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). With internal political alignments already shifting ahead of the next election cycle, the Kapseret MP’s statements have added more heat to an already simmering rift.
The tension between key Kenya Kwanza figures continues to rise, signaling possible turbulence for the coalition if unity isn’t restored.
