Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of sending a team to Vietnam to buy two executive jets and eight helicopters at a cost of more than Ksh70 billion.

Speaking during a church service at Ambassadors of Christ Church in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Gachagua said the deal was being handled by senior officials from the military and the Office of the President.

“As we speak, Honourable Martha, William Ruto has sent a team to Vietnam of officers from the military and from the Office of the President to purchase two executive jets and eight helicopters at a cost of more than 70 billion Kenya shillings,” Gachagua said.

He questioned the timing of the purchase, saying it was irresponsible for the government to spend billions on luxury aircraft when Kenyans were struggling with the high cost of living.

“When our children are at home, when hospitals have no medicine, SHA is a scam,” he said. “William Ruto and Aden Duale have purchased their own machines. They are put in every hospital in Kenya, and SHA is paying them 90 percent of the fees and giving only 10 percent to the hospitals. SHA is the greatest scheme and fraud to have ever happened in Kenya.”

Fake health reforms

Gachagua accused the government of exploiting Kenyans through fake health reforms while leaders enriched themselves. He urged Mount Kenya leaders to continue standing with the people, warning that silence would only worsen their suffering.

“So we leaders here, we must continue to support Kenyans because if we fail to do so, we will face many problems,” he said.

In the same event, Gachagua also criticised President Ruto’s growing ties with former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, calling it a plot to divide Mount Kenya.

“Ruto ameita Gideon Moi, wameongea, na akasema anaunganisha watu wake huko nyumbani ndio apate amani na hataki sisi tuwe na amani hapa Mlima Kenya. Yeye akiunganisha watu wake anasema ni umoja wa kitaifa, nikiunganisha watu hapa anasema ni ukabila,” Gachagua said.

He vowed to resist any attempts to weaken unity in the region, insisting he would name and expose leaders he believes have betrayed Mount Kenya.

“Kazi yangu inaanza kutoka saa hizi, nitakuwa nikizunguka hii Mlima Kenya kutangaza wasaliti wa mlima, hata kama wewe ni mwanamke tutakutangaza,” he warned.