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Keep off politics, Gachagua tells military boss

By Antony Gitonga | 8mos ago
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nyandarua Senator John Methu during an ordination service in Redeemed Church in Naivasha on 29/3/25. He called on the military to keep off from politics. [Antony Gitonga]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lashed out at the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Gen. Charles Kahariri and told him to keep off politics.

Gachagua termed sentiments by Kahariri on the status of President William Ruto as worrying, noting that defense forces should remain apolitical.

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