Speaking during a political gathering, Gachagua claimed that approximately KSh40 million was allegedly spent in an attempt to influence the outcome of the Ol Kalou UDA primaries.
However, he alleged that the effort failed due to internal political maneuvering within the ruling coalition.
The former deputy president further claimed that former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria politically outsmarted the President during the nomination exercise, leading to confusion and disorganization despite the alleged heavy spending.
The claims have not been independently verified, and no official evidence was publicly presented to support the allegations.
Gachagua’s remarks mark the latest escalation in his growing political fallout with President Ruto and sections of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The former deputy president further claimed that former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria politically outsmarted the President during the nomination exercise, leading to confusion and disorganization despite the alleged heavy spending.
The claims have not been independently verified, and no official evidence was publicly presented to support the allegations.
Gachagua’s remarks mark the latest escalation in his growing political fallout with President Ruto and sections of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Once one of Ruto’s closest allies during the 2022 General Election campaign, Gachagua has recently emerged as one of the government’s sharpest critics.
In his latest attack, the former deputy president portrayed the Ol Kalou nomination exercise as evidence of increasing mistrust and internal competition within the ruling coalition.
In his latest attack, the former deputy president portrayed the Ol Kalou nomination exercise as evidence of increasing mistrust and internal competition within the ruling coalition.
He suggested that senior government figures were now working against each other behind the scenes as political realignments begin to take shape ahead of future elections.
He also accused unnamed individuals within government of focusing excessively on succession politics instead of addressing economic challenges affecting ordinary Kenyans.
Political analysts say the remarks reflect widening divisions within Kenya Kwanza, particularly in the Mt Kenya region where both Gachagua and government-aligned leaders continue to command significant political influence.
The allegations are expected to fuel further political debate within UDA and could deepen tensions among factions competing for influence in the region.
Neither President Ruto nor Moses Kuria had formally responded to the allegations at the time the remarks gained public attention.
Observers note that the increasingly public exchanges between former allies signal growing cracks within the ruling coalition as leaders reposition themselves ahead of future political contests and possible realignments.
The controversy surrounding the Ol Kalou primaries is likely to remain a major talking point in national politics as rivalry within the coalition continues to intensify.
He also accused unnamed individuals within government of focusing excessively on succession politics instead of addressing economic challenges affecting ordinary Kenyans.
Political analysts say the remarks reflect widening divisions within Kenya Kwanza, particularly in the Mt Kenya region where both Gachagua and government-aligned leaders continue to command significant political influence.
The allegations are expected to fuel further political debate within UDA and could deepen tensions among factions competing for influence in the region.
Neither President Ruto nor Moses Kuria had formally responded to the allegations at the time the remarks gained public attention.
Observers note that the increasingly public exchanges between former allies signal growing cracks within the ruling coalition as leaders reposition themselves ahead of future political contests and possible realignments.
The controversy surrounding the Ol Kalou primaries is likely to remain a major talking point in national politics as rivalry within the coalition continues to intensify.