Former Laikipia Woman Rep Cate Waruguru has shaken Kenya’s political ground once again—this time with chilling claims that President William Ruto is executing a silent but strategic plan to politically finish the Kikuyu community. At the center of this storm is ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who Waruguru claims was “sacrificed” and silenced as part of a broader ethnic purge from the highest echelons of power.
Speaking during a no-holds-barred interview on a local podcast, Waruguru tore into what she described as an orchestrated betrayal of the Kikuyu nation by the Kenya Kwanza regime. Her claims come just months after Gachagua was impeached and replaced by former Interior CS Kindiki Kithure—an appointment that has deepened unease in Central Kenya.
“They wanted him out—and they got him out. But let it be known, Rigathi Gachagua has not yet spoken his truth. He has remained silent about the 2022 elections, the betrayal, and the scheme to dismantle Kikuyu political influence,” Waruguru said with piercing conviction.
She further alleged that Gachagua suffered in silence—not just politically, but also personally. Waruguru hinted at the mistreatment of his wife, Bishop Dorcas Rigathi, and their children, alongside a cold war between Dorcas and First Lady Rachel Ruto that she claims the former DP endured quietly.
“There were tensions, real tensions—especially between Mama Rachel and Bishop Dorcas. And yet he kept quiet. But let me tell you, that silence is not peace. It’s pressure building up,” she added.
Waruguru warned that Gachagua’s ouster is not an isolated event, but part of a broader strategy to weaken Central Kenya’s bargaining power ahead of the 2027 elections. She claimed the installation of Kindiki, a Tharaka Nithi native, is part of a calculated shift away from traditional Kikuyu dominance in succession politics.
“The plot is bigger than Gachagua. It’s about shifting the center of power and erasing Kikuyu influence. But the mountain is watching. And it will not forget,” she warned.
Political analysts say Waruguru’s sentiments echo growing resentment in Mt. Kenya, where questions are being raised about whether the community was used and dumped after delivering decisive votes in 2022.
With Gachagua still active in opposition politics, Waruguru’s declaration that “he will soon speak” has only added to the suspense—and possibly, fear—in political circles.
