- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua issued his public apology to Mama Ngina Kenyatta during an interview with Kameme TV and Kameme FM at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi.
In the wake of the 2022 general elections, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua found himself at the centre of hullabaloo for his relentless attacks on the Kenyatta family. His political strategy, aimed at demonstrating unwavering loyalty to President William Ruto, involved holding the Kenyattas accountable for various national challenges.
In a remarkable turn of events, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly sought forgiveness from Mama Ngina Kenyatta, the matriarch of the Kenyatta family.
Gachagua apologised to Mama Ngina Kenyatta during an interview with Kameme TV at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi.
This gesture comes after heightened political tension, where Gachagua had previously directed sharp criticism towards the Kenyattas during the 2022 general elections.
“I am sorry for involving Mama Ngina Kenyatta in the last general elections politics. She is our mother. I therefore ask for forgiveness on behalf of our team for any inconvenience caused to her. I will never allow anyone to demean her or anyone from the region,” Deputy President expressed his regret, addressing the former first family for the continuous criticisms directed at them and their businesses.
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Gachagua acknowledged the need for Kenyattas’ endorsement to solidify his influence in the Mount Kenya region.
The deputy president’s apology to Mama Ngina Kenyatta, as reported by the Standard newspaper, is a clear indication of his desire to mend fences, signalling a significant shift in Mount Kenya's political landscape.
Richard Onyonka's commentary adds another layer to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent overtures to the Kenyatta family in the unfolding political drama.
Onyonka suggests that Gachagua's actions are a strategic response to Ndindi Nyoro's manoeuvres, which are perceived as a threat to Gachagua's influence in Central Kenya.
Nyoro, a key supporter of President William Ruto, is now rumoured to be eyeing the presidency.
The move has sparked a continuing flurry of reactions on X, with commentators like Brian Mutiga suggesting that Gachagua’s political survival may depend more on Uhuru Kenyatta’s support than on his official position.
One @brian_mutiga said, "Rigathi Gachagua needs President Uhuru more than Uhuru needs him."
Political analysts including Dr. Michael Ndonye, interpreted these developments as a strategic recalibration when Uhuru Kenyatta departed from the presidency.
Despite losing formal power, Kenyatta’s influence remains palpable, particularly in the absence of his endorsement of President William Ruto.
The Kenyan public’s weariness towards long-standing leaders may have further complicated the political equation, leading to Gachagua’s current overtures.
As the political narrative unfolds, observers must discern the genuine intentions behind public gestures and political alliances.
The ultimate question remains; are these moves guided by a knowledgeable strategy for the greater good, or are they driven by individual ambitions cloaked in the guise of public reconciliation?
The answer may lie in the unfolding chapters of Kenya's political saga.
