Gachagua Slams Ruto’s State Of The Nation Address, Calls it “Useless” Amid Mbeere North Campaigns

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua intensified criticism of President William Ruto on Thursday. He dismissed the President’s State of the Nation address as a “useless speech devoid of substance.” He said it offered theatrics instead of real achievements.

Gachagua accused the government of mismanaging public resources. He cited lawlessness and insecurity. “I want to ask Ruto and Kindiki, why waste Ksh.500 million in Mbeere, a place with no water, electricity, or roads? Use the money for real development so people remember you,” he said.

He criticized the parliamentary speech for ignoring Kenyans’ realities. “Leo Kasongo ako Bunge kusomea watu barua refu ati asomee Wakenya kile amefanya na hajafanya. Ni uongo si uongo? Hakuna haja ya kumskiza,” Gachagua said. He accused state operatives of bribing and intimidating voters for UDA candidate Leonard Muthende.

“Nimesikia Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku akiambia watu waende wapigie Muthende kura, kisha wapige picha alafu baadaye utatumiwa pesa. Hio ni uongo, hii uchaguzi ikiisha hakuna mtu atakupatia pesa,” he warned.

Gachagua said Mt. Kenya voters would use the November 27 by-election to send a political message. He accused Ruto of betrayal. He singled out Mbeere North as a crucial voting bloc.

He campaigned for DP candidate Newton Kariuki for four days. On Tuesday, he held rallies in Ciangera Shopping Centre and Kavengero in Evurore Ward. He visited homes during door-to-door campaigns. He was joined by JB Muturi, Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thangwa.