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Gachagua to Ruto: Your regime is desperate and has nothing left to offer

From left, Former Cabinet Minister Eugene Wamalwa,former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua and former UDA Secretary Cleophas Malala arrive at Malala's home in Makunga in Mumias East on December 29,2024. Later on Gachugua graced the Cleo Malala football tournament at Lions grounds of Kakamega.[Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the recent abductions of government critics, terming them as desperate attempts by President William Ruto to silence dissent over poor economic management and a lack of legitimacy.

Speaking during an interview with media outlets in Kakamega County at the rural home of former UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala in Makunga village, during the 6th Edition of the Malala Super Cup Tournament, Gachagua stated that President Ruto should address pressing issues such as the economy, abductions, healthcare, and education, rather than using state machinery to stifle criticism.

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