Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made some serious allegations against the former regime, claiming that billions of shillings were stolen from the public coffers by ministers and principal secretaries. Gachagua has vowed to release a detailed report on those responsible for the theft. This announcement was made during a church service in Nairobi. Additionally, Gachagua claimed that the move to challenge William Ruto’s declaration as President-elect was a ploy to enable the looting of public funds. According to Gachagua, more than Sh24 billion was stolen between the time Ruto was announced as President-elect and his swearing-in. Gachagua has accused the Azimio leadership of planning a demonstration against the high cost of living, criticizing their decision to do so. He has stated that the Kenya Kwanza administration has managed to lower the cost of flour from Sh230 to Sh180.
These allegations by Gachagua are quite serious and if proven to be true, they would represent a gross misuse of public funds. It is important that the authorities investigate these claims and take appropriate action against those responsible. Corruption has been a major issue in Kenya for many years, and it is crucial that steps are taken to address it. The government must work to improve transparency and accountability in public spending to prevent such theft from happening again in the future. The people of Kenya have a right to know where their money is going, and it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that public funds are being used for their intended purposes.
