Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to produce a track record of his performance during his tenure in government.
Duale, who spoke during an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday, April 9, accused Gachagua of undermining President William Ruto’s administration by demeaning government officials, including cabinet secretaries.
According to Duale, despite holding one of the most prestigious positions in government for two and a half years, Gachagua never fulfilled his mandate as the country's deputy president.
The Health Minister, while taking a swipe at the former DP, dared him to come out and present to Kenyans a list of 10 things he did while holding the top government position.
“It is very sad to demean leaders. Gachagua should stop demeaning ministers. I want the former DP to tell Kenyans 10 things that he did in the two and a half years he was in government,” Duale commented.
“I am challenging him tonight. Have you ever seen him here defending the government? He should not demean ministers and other leaders, including MCAs,” he added.
The former Defence CS also defended President Ruto’s recent sentiments that Gachagua demanded Ksh10 billion from the Head of State as compensation for the Mt Kenya votes.
Duale, while addressing the matter, revealed that he was aware of Gachagua’s demand and that the president was compelled to reveal the details after being overwhelmed by the issue.
“He asked for Ksh10 billion, I do not know the rationale for how he calculated Ksh10 billion because it is a lot of money. It is a very true story. I was aware, and I think the president had to say it because he was pushed to the wall,’ the CS revealed.
During the interview, Duale also dismissed former Attorney General Justin Muturi's claims that he was fond of hanging around State House instead of performing his duties as a cabinet minister.
However, despite criticising Muturi, he said he would soon hold talks with the former Public Service CS over the matter due to their longstanding friendship.
"What is wrong if I hang around the seat of power? Is there a crime? If he did not have the privilege, he should not be envious of me. That is very pedestrian; I want leaders to tell the country something digestible," Duale said.
