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Gachagua ally denies Sh10 Billion demand, calls out Ruto's statements

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]

Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu on Tuesday, contradicted President William Ruto's claim that former Deputy President Rigathi Gichagua had asked for Sh10 billion so as not to consign to a one term president.

Nyutu at the same time said Gachagua was planning to field a candidate in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election following the nomination of MP Geoffery Ruku to Cabinet.

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