Gachagua accuses Mudavadi, Wetang’ula of betraying Western Kenya after joining govt
By Enock Amukhale, June 12, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula of protecting their “selfish interests” at the expense of the Luhya community.
Speaking at a rally in Luanda, Vihiga County, on Friday, June 12, 2026, Gachagua claimed the two leaders became complacent after President William Ruto rewarded them with key positions in government and stopped pushing for the region’s agenda.
“After Ruto gave them jobs, they felt satisfied and forgot to ask for implementation of the MoU with the president on 30 per cent government slots,” Gachagua told the crowd.
Revival of Mumias and Nzoia sugar companies
He said Mudavadi and Wetangula had also failed to demand the revival of Mumias and Nzoia sugar companies and the tarmacking of 1,000 kilometres of road network promised to Western Kenya.
According to Gachagua, the two fear raising the issues because they could be “thrown out of government”.
He contrasted their approach with his own fallout with President Ruto, saying his differences with the head of state began when he demanded development and a share of government for the Mt Kenya region.
“I asked for development and share for my Mt Kenya people. That is where we differed,” he said.
Ruto’s re-election
The former DP challenged Western voters to hold President Ruto to account before the 2027 elections. He urged residents to demand that the president fulfil pledges made to the region before asking for their support again.
“Ask Ruto to fulfil what he promised you before he comes back for your votes,” Gachagua said.
Allies of Mudavadi and Wetangula have previously dismissed similar claims, insisting that Western Kenya has received development projects and appointments under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The remarks are likely to stir fresh debate in the region over the benefits of the 2022 political pact between Kenya Kwanza and Western leaders, as the country edges closer to the next election cycle.