Sudi calls out Gachagua: Wickedness will never take you anywhere
By Kenneth Mwenda, June 25, 2026Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has launched a sharp attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his remarks ahead of the June 25 protest anniversary, accusing him of incitement and political hypocrisy.
In a video posted on his X account on Thursday, June 25, 2026, Sudi accused Gachagua of pretending to discourage protests while secretly fuelling tension across the country.
“Mr Quarter Term pretends to tell Kenyans to stay away from demonstrations, but his real agenda is evil – inciting Kenyans to fight each other. Wickedness will never take you anywhere, Mr Dorcas!! #FormNiPeace,” Sudi wrote.
The video quickly spread online as political temperatures rose during commemorations marking two years since the 2024 Gen Z protests against the Finance Bill.
In the clip, Sudi directly blames Gachagua for creating fear around the demonstrations. He accuses the former deputy president of talking publicly about violence and goons while allegedly planning chaos behind the scenes.
“Ninaona unajaribu kuchochea wananchi hapo kuanzia juzi, ooh msiende maandamano, kutakuwa na goons. Wewe badala uambie Wakenya wewe ndio unapanga uhalifu,” Sudi says.
The MP also revisited Gachagua’s impeachment, mocking him for failing to complete his term as Deputy President.
“Wewe ni mtu ulishindwa kumaliza term, mpaka ukakuwa impeached na more than 200 MPs,” Sudi says in the video.
He further accused Gachagua of insulting leaders who once supported him politically, including Farouk Kibet.
“Hii akili niko nayo ndio ilikusaidia ukakuwa Deputy President. Ukashindwa ukaenda kushikilia kiti nilikupigania, Farouk alikupigania. Saa hii hao watu ndio unatusi,” Sudi added.
Sudi then delivered one of his strongest attacks, telling Gachagua that he would never rise politically again.
“That’s why ulikuwa quarter term, na hutawai kuwa ata chief,” he said.
Sudi in Parliament
Sudi’s political conduct has also recently come under criticism from Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, who questioned the Kapseret lawmaker’s attendance record in Parliament. Speaking during a morning interview on June 22, Kaguchia claimed Sudi rarely appears in the National Assembly except during politically charged moments such as the Finance Bill vote and the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
“Someone like Sudi, you will never ever see him in the House. Never,” Kaguchia said. “I have only seen him in the House when he was being sworn in, when he was voting for the Finance Bill, and when he was impeaching Gachagua. There is no other day you will ever see him.”
Nairobi security tightens ahead
The exchange comes amid rising political tension ahead of nationwide demonstrations marking the June 25 protest anniversary.
Security remained tight across Nairobi on Thursday morning, with Parliament Buildings surrounded by barbed wire and anti-riot police deployed around key government offices. Authorities also blocked several roads leading into the Central Business District.
The protests are meant to commemorate the deadly 2024 demonstrations where thousands of mainly Gen Z protesters stormed Parliament after lawmakers passed the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
The protests forced President William Ruto to withdraw the bill after nationwide outrage over tax increases and the high cost of living.
Ahead of this year’s anniversary, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that security agencies had intelligence reports showing criminals planned to infiltrate peaceful demonstrations.
“For those who will engage in peaceful protests tomorrow, police are ready to give you security and protection so that you can have a peaceful march,” Murkomen said during a security briefing on June 24.
“Anyone who is going to disturb peace, I want to tell you that our National Police Service is well-equipped to ensure that our country is safe,” he added.
However, Gachagua accused the government of planning what he called “stage-managed attacks” to blame opposition leaders for violence.
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the former deputy president claimed a group of officers operating under the name “Nairobi Sierra” had gathered in Mathira ahead of the protests.
Gachagua alleged the same unit attempted to assassinate him during a church service at ACK Witima Church in Othaya earlier this year.
“Since I was targeted for assassination then by this killer squad in church, I am apprehensive; probably Mr Kipchumba Murkomen and DIG Lagat have instructed them to proceed to Wamunyoro and complete the job they failed to do in January,” Gachagua claimed.
He further alleged that the officers planned attacks on businesses in Karatina before police would later move in under the guise of restoring order.
The government has repeatedly dismissed Gachagua’s assassination claims and insisted that any allegations should be investigated through the proper legal process.
Allies turn against Gachagua
The latest clash between Sudi and Gachagua also follows another heated exchange involving Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Earlier this week, Gachagua criticised Kindiki over remarks that the Constitution allows a president to serve two terms.
While addressing supporters, Gachagua mocked Kindiki’s legal credentials and claimed his association with Sudi and Farouk Kibet had damaged his thinking.
“Wewe, Soprano, unajiita profesa. Wacha nikuelimishe. Kukaa na Sudi na Farouk imekuletea hasara kubwa sana,” Gachagua said.
Kindiki later fired back, accusing Gachagua of embarrassing the Mt Kenya region and reducing political debate to insults and division.
“I hear you want to teach me constitutional law,” Kindiki said in his response.
The growing war of words highlights the widening fallout between former allies in President Ruto’s political camp following Gachagua’s impeachment.
Since leaving office, Gachagua has positioned himself as one of the government’s strongest critics, especially on issues involving police operations, governance and alleged political persecution.
At the same time, leaders allied to the government have accused him of using public anger and protest politics to rebuild his support base in the Mt Kenya region.
Political tensions remained high throughout Thursday as activists, youth groups and families of victims prepared memorial marches and candle-lighting ceremonies to honour those killed during the 2024 protests.
Many businesses in Nairobi remained closed while some matatus avoided entering the CBD because of heavy police deployment.