Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaks during the memorial service of the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho in Nyandarua County/SCREENGRABFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made a passionate appeal for calm and respect during the memorial service of the late Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho in Nyandarua County. Gachagua urged mourners not to heckle President William Ruto with political chants. The charged atmosphere was evident when sections of the crowd broke into “One Term” chants as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula acknowledged dignitaries present. He further cautioned against turning the memorial into a political battleground, reiterating that chants such as “One Term” were inappropriate in the setting. Since then, factions aligned to both Gachagua and President Ruto have been engaged in an intense struggle to consolidate grassroots support.

Source: The Star April 08, 2026 14:40 UTC