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Gachagua Breaks Down in Public at Ol-Kalou Burial, Accuses Administration of Poll Violence
OL-KALOU, KENYA — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua left members of the public and political observers startled on Thursday after breaking into tears during a joint send-off for two young men killed during the recent Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election.
Flanked by Nyandarua Senator John Methu and other allied leaders from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), the former second-in-command struggled to maintain his composure as he paraded the grieving family members of the deceased before the assembled crowd.
In an emotional address at the mass funeral service, a weeping Gachagua directly held President William Ruto and his administration responsible for the violent clashes that marred the mini-poll.
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He alleged that state-backed goons were unleashed on the people of Ol-Kalou to intimidate voters, resulting in the fatal shooting and assault of two young residents.
“These young men paid the ultimate price simply for exercising their democratic right,” Gachagua stated, his voice cracking as he held the hands of the bereaved kin.
Gachagua warned that the Mt. Kenya region would not forget the tragic incidents, framing the tragedy as a turning point in the region’s political relationship with the current government.
He asserted that voters in the region would deliver their ultimate verdict at the ballot box in the 2027 General Election.
The raw display of emotion marks a dramatic escalation in the fallout between Gachagua and the administration.
While state officials and political rivals have rejected the allegations—accusing Gachagua of exploiting the tragedy for political gain—the scene in Ol-Kalou has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, setting an intense tone for upcoming political contests in the central region.
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