Sudi: Tribal leaders like Gachagua have no place in Kenyan politics

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has warned that tribalist leaders will not be tolerated in Kenya as he took aim at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking during a burial event in Eldoret, Langas on Tuesday, February, 4, 2025, Sudi maintained that there will be no untouchables as they target to de-platform leaders fueling tribal rhetoric.
The outspoken lawmaker cited the fate that befell Gachagua whom he claimed his position in government became untenable due to his politics of incitement and sowing divisions.
“You’ll soon know why Gachagua had to go. You can’t bring village politics and start to incite Kenyans. We have other capable Kikuyu leaders who can unite this country. No one is untouchable. Even President Ruto is no exception. He too can be impeached. You can’t claim to be a leader and all you do is engage in tribal politics, talking all the time to divide people,” Sudi said.
Call to lead
“People need to understand the call for duty and leadership. Leadership responsibility is something very noble,” Sudi added.
The MP who is a close ally of President William Ruto, further cautioned that the riot act only started with the impeachment of Gachagua.
“I do not undertake tribal politics. I help people from of their tribes or communities. We need to remain united. Your next-door neighbour is your brother despite his belonging to a tribe different from yours. I can assure you more leaders will be sent home come 2027,” he asserted.

The remarks come as the war of words between President Ruto and his estranged deputy president shows no signs of ending.
In a back-and-forth of accusation and counter-accusation, the president during his tour on western accused the Mathira MP of incompetence, lies and corruption citing them as key to his ouster from government.
The former DP was quick in a rejoinder, slighting the president’s record and his alleged development tours
Gachagua did not mince his words, accusing Ruto of incompetence and corruption. He claimed that even young children in Kenya could identify who the real culprit of corruption was, insisting that Ruto was simply deflecting blame onto him.