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CS faces hostile crowd as Gachagua tells off Ruto allies over abductions

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the funeral of the late Eric Mutugi, son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North, on January 3, 2024. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

There was anxiety at the burial of a former Senator's son after mourners rejected plea by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to read President William Ruto's message.

Muturi was forced to hand over the message to the family of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti amid booing, as several leaders added pressure on Ruto over abduction of government critics. .

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