Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Encouraging Alcoholism in Mount Kenya

• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto for encouraging alcoholism in the Mount Kenya region.
• Gachagua claimed that Ruto reopened alcohol factories and directed that alcohol should only be sold in Mount Kenya, leading to deaths from illicit alcohol.
• He accused the President of trying to reduce the voter population in the region through the sale of dangerous alcohol.
• Gachagua also called on Ruto to address these concerns directly with the people of Mount Kenya.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again accused President William Ruto of making it easier for people to access alcohol in the Mount Kenya region. He claimed that the President had reopened alcohol factories that had been closed during his time in office and directed that they sell their alcohol only in Mount Kenya.

Gachagua’s Accusations

Gachagua, speaking at a church service in Naivasha, said that the President’s decision to reopen the factories had undone the work he did to fight alcohol and drug abuse in the region. He mentioned a recent incident where three people died in Bahati from consuming illicit alcohol.

He also claimed that the President’s actions were part of a plan to reduce the voter population in Mount Kenya. Gachagua said the government had instructed police and local leaders to allow people to keep drinking the dangerous alcohol.

Gachagua’s Call for Accountability

In his speech, Gachagua urged President Ruto to visit Mount Kenya and answer the people’s questions. He said the President had insulted people, and they wanted to know why he had allowed poisonous alcohol to be sold to the community. He also reminded the President that the clergy had prayed for him during the campaigns and asked why he was now attacking them.

Gachagua’s speech strongly criticized President Ruto’s actions concerning alcohol in Mount Kenya. He called on the President to address the issues directly with the people and explain why such dangerous actions were taken, especially when the community had supported him.