Kacheliba Member of Parliament, Titus Lotee, has sharply criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent remarks about exposing President William Ruto. The MP, known for his forthright views, expressed his disappointment with Gachagua’s decision to potentially reveal the “true character” of the president, as reported by the Daily Nation. According to Lotee, such actions would be insincere and rooted in vengeance.
The remarks stem from an interview Gachagua gave to a national TV station on Sunday, where he opened up about the tensions and underlying issues that led to his fallout with President Ruto. Gachagua, in the interview, explained that his disagreements with Ruto were mainly over policies pushed by the Kenya Kwanza administration that he believed were unpopular with the Kenyan public. He also acknowledged the rift that developed between him and Ruto, similar to the one that had previously occurred between Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
While Gachagua’s intentions may be to unveil what he perceives as flaws in Ruto’s leadership, MP Lotee is skeptical of his timing and motivation. In his interview with Citizen TV, Lotee did not hold back, calling on Gachagua to take responsibility for his role in the current political environment. Lotee argued that if Gachagua truly believed that Ruto’s actions were wrong, he should have resigned earlier instead of waiting until he was “pushed out” of office. The MP asserted that exposing the president now would be an act of insincerity and would reflect poorly on Gachagua’s integrity.
“You cannot wait until you are forced out, and then turn around and claim there was a problem. If you truly believed in your cause, you should have resigned. Waiting until now is nothing but vengeance,” Lotee remarked. He added that by remaining in office for as long as he did, Gachagua had implicitly endorsed the very leadership he now seeks to criticize.
Lotee went further to question the credibility of any revelations Gachagua might make about President Ruto, asserting that while Kenyans might listen to him, they would be skeptical of his motivations. The MP stated that Gachagua’s claims would be dismissed by many as an attempt to tarnish the reputation of the president in retaliation for personal grievances. According to Lotee, the true test of a politician’s character is not just in their public statements but in the actions they take when faced with internal conflicts.
The sentiments from Lotee come at a time when political tension in Kenya remains high, particularly within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition. Gachagua’s comments seem to have added fuel to the fire, as many speculate on the deeper rifts within the government. The former Deputy President’s frustrations are widely seen as stemming from disagreements with policies that have not resonated with certain sections of the electorate, as well as the internal power struggles that have marked the coalition since its formation.
For Lotee, however, the key issue is not just about political differences but about the personal responsibility of public figures. He emphasized that leadership demands consistency and transparency, and individuals who choose to remain in positions of power, despite their objections, cannot later claim to be victims of a flawed system.
As the political drama unfolds, it remains to be seen how Gachagua’s disclosures, if they come to fruition, will shape the narrative around President Ruto’s leadership and the future of Kenya Kwanza. For now, Lotee’s message is clear: Political leaders should act with integrity, and if they believe in something, they must take action, not wait for personal circumstances to push them into making late revelations.
