Speaking on Sunday, January 4, during a church service at AIPCA Kiratina in Komothai, Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, Gachagua alleged that the funds originated from Minnesota and were initially meant to support persons living with disabilities in the United States.
According to Gachagua, the money was siphoned through fraudulent schemes and later transferred to Kenya, where it was allegedly invested in land, residential properties, and commercial developments.
The former Deputy President further alleged that part of the disputed funds was used to finance political campaigns in Kenya.
“That money was meant to help people living with disabilities. Instead, it was stolen, brought to Kenya, and invested in land, houses, and even a mall,” Gachagua told congregants.
He went on to claim that United States authorities are aware of the movement of the funds and are actively pursuing individuals linked to the alleged scheme.
“The United States knows where that money went. They are now looking for it. Part of it was allegedly channelled into political campaigns here at home,” he added, without providing documentary evidence to support the claims.
In his remarks, Gachagua made a direct appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging American authorities to fast-track the extradition of individuals allegedly involved in the fraud.
“We are appealing to President Trump. Do not delay with long court processes. Do what you did elsewhere. Send a plane, pick that fellow, and let him face justice,” Gachagua said.
He further alleged that there were attempts by senior government officials in Kenya to interfere with judicial processes to block potential extraditions, claiming that meetings had been held to influence court decisions.
However, he did not present evidence to substantiate the accusation.
Gachagua’s claims come amid ongoing investigations by United States federal agencies into large-scale fraud schemes linked to Minnesota. The cases reportedly involve misuse of funds from federal programmes intended to support vulnerable groups.
On December 28 last year, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed that the agency had deployed additional personnel and resources to Minnesota to dismantle fraud networks exploiting government programmes.
“The FBI is aware of recent reports and has already surged investigative resources to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programmes,” Patel said in a statement, adding that such crimes remain a top priority for the agency nationwide.
Court documents linked to the investigations have reportedly connected the alleged fraud to programmes such as Feeding Our Future and Housing Stabilisation Services.
Gachagua’s claims come amid ongoing investigations by United States federal agencies into large-scale fraud schemes linked to Minnesota. The cases reportedly involve misuse of funds from federal programmes intended to support vulnerable groups.
On December 28 last year, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed that the agency had deployed additional personnel and resources to Minnesota to dismantle fraud networks exploiting government programmes.
“The FBI is aware of recent reports and has already surged investigative resources to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programmes,” Patel said in a statement, adding that such crimes remain a top priority for the agency nationwide.
Court documents linked to the investigations have reportedly connected the alleged fraud to programmes such as Feeding Our Future and Housing Stabilisation Services.
Authorities in the US claim that part of the proceeds was used to acquire high-value properties in several countries, including Kenya.
Some of the properties under scrutiny are said to include apartment complexes in Nairobi’s Eastlands area and coastal real estate developments.
By the time of publication, President William Ruto and State House had not issued any response to Gachagua’s allegations. No official comment had also been made by Kenyan investigative agencies regarding the claims.
The remarks have sparked debate across political and public circles, with some Kenyans calling for transparency and due process, while others cautioned against making unverified allegations in public forums.
Some of the properties under scrutiny are said to include apartment complexes in Nairobi’s Eastlands area and coastal real estate developments.
By the time of publication, President William Ruto and State House had not issued any response to Gachagua’s allegations. No official comment had also been made by Kenyan investigative agencies regarding the claims.
The remarks have sparked debate across political and public circles, with some Kenyans calling for transparency and due process, while others cautioned against making unverified allegations in public forums.