Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on Mt. Kenya leaders who continue to align themselves with President William Ruto's administration. Gachagua accuses these leaders of fracturing the region's unity, thereby enabling what he describes as the mistreatment of their community by the president. He has vowed to take unspecified action against these individuals, igniting fierce political tensions.

Speaking at a church service at AIPCA in Kangema constituency, Gachagua explicitly labeled politicians from the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region who still support Ruto as "traitors." He passionately urged residents to reject these leaders in the 2027 elections and instead back those who have remained loyal to the region's interests. "Traitors are the biggest problem we have in the region," Gachagua stated. "Ruto would have never made our lives difficult were it not for the betrayers of this community. We will expel all traitors. I want all of you to help me."

Gachagua further alleged that the Kenya Kwanza administration is actively marginalizing the Mt. Kenya region. He claimed that members of the community are being systematically removed from prominent positions, such as Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) roles, and are being reassigned to less significant or more dangerous posts, particularly at the country's borders. "As we speak, OCSs from our community have been removed from police stations. OCPDs have been removed too," Gachagua lamented. "If you go to police stations in Nairobi there is nobody from our community compared to the time Uhuru Kenyatta was leaving office when officers, OCPDs and OCSs were everywhere." He emphasized that such "traitors" would not be tolerated and suggested that the people should unite to prevent President Ruto from securing a second term.

In a separate but related development, Gachagua also directed his criticism towards a group of Kikuyu musicians who recently paid a visit to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence. The former Mathira MP condemned these artists, also branding them as "traitors" to the community. The controversy stemmed from the musicians' meeting with Kindiki, during which gospel singer Karangu Muraya praised the Social Health Authority (SHA) for covering his brother’s hospital bill.

Gachagua dismissed this praise as insincere, accusing the musicians of accepting KSh 50,000 each to flatter the government and mislead the Kenyan public. He asserted that the artists had "crossed a line" and, following consultations with community elders, demanded a public apology from them. Gachagua warned that failure to apologize would result in a complete boycott of their music and performances. He framed this potential boycott as a necessary measure to safeguard against what he termed an oppressive regime, stressing that artists should prioritize their community’s interests over financial gains from advancing government agendas.