Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga attacked the government for what he termed as sabotaging the Deputy President's office as he voiced his support for DP Rigathi Gachagua.
On Sunday, June 16, during a media interview, Kahiga lamented that some individuals in the government were working to sabotage the DP in his service delivery to the people.
He emphasised that despite the DP having clear roles and tasks, the said individuals were tirelessly working to ensure he did not achieve his goals. This he argued was to make the DP lose credibility among Kenyans.
Therefore the governor asked President William Ruto to take charge and ensure respect for the DP is restored. He further urged Ruto to give Gachagua space to accomplish and complete the tasks he was given.
"Those around the President and some who have no known office are the ones trying to create confusion in Mt Kenya. They are trying to destabilise DP Gachagua, the problem is that the President is not taking charge," he stated.
Kahiga reiterated that it was Ruto's job to protect the dignity of his deputy since they were elected as one entity.
Another issue the Governor raised adding that it was further hindering Gachagua was the slashing of his budget.
"The other day we read in the papers that his budget had been reduced. This is not what we expected, we hoped the two of them to work together," he stated.
However, Kahiga acknowledged the growing gap between the President and his DP adding that their relationship was deteriorating.
Kahiga remarked that the two had a responsibility to Kenyans whether they were on good terms or not. He advised the two to set their differences aside and serve Kenyans stating that the country owed Ruto another five years.
He also asked other leaders including Gachagua to be behind the President despite their different views. He added that this was a way to protect Ruto's legacy.
"They have a working relationship, we never voted for them to become lovers. We voted for them to deliver the better agenda for the people of Kenya," he added.
Notably, Mutahu Kahiga in the past few weeks has come forth to protect and defend the Deputy President who has been facing criticism due to his one-man, one vote, one shilling proposal.
