Former Bahati Member of Parliament (MP) Kimani Ngunjiri has slammed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for referring to President William Ruto as Satan.

This comes days after an interview where Gachagua was questioned on why he and the United Opposition keep invoking the president’s name in every function instead of speaking on their manifestos, should they seize power.

Gachagua responded that just like Christians condemn Satan in every gathering since they view him as the problem, the united opposition views Ruto as Satan, meaning he is Kenya’s problem, and that is why they invoke his name in every political function.

While speaking on his Facebook page on Wednesday, September 25, 2025, Ngunjiri expressed his fury at Gachagua, stating that even if he has personal issues with the president, it does not warrant him to refer to the head of state as Satan.

“I saw Gachagua releasing a statement during an interview. I don’t hate Gachagua; I hate the sentiments that he makes. During the interview, he was questioned why he invokes Ruto’s name multiple times.”

“He responded that since he began attending church when he was young, he found the church condemning Satan, and so he must condemn Ruto. So I wondered, is Ruto a Satan? Even if you hate someone, can you refer to him as Satan?” posed Ngunjiri.

Ngunjiri, who was once Gachagua’s ally during his impeachment but later ditched him, warned the former DP to speak with restraint. According to Ngunjiri, Gachagua’s sentiments are polarising and disrespectful, adding that it is not good for any leader to refer to another person as the devil.

“How can you refer to somebody as Satan? Do you know who the devil is? It’s so bad,” he questioned.

He went on to state that it was such issues that led to Gachagua being impeached in 2024.

Warning against polarising politics

Ngunjiri also took issue with Gachagua’s recent directive to Mount Kenya locals, urging them to revolt against any member of parliament who does not agree with him politically.

He noted that this risks alienating the community against others, as was evidenced during the 42-against-1 political alignment in 2007, saying that such sentiments do not reflect the character of someone who wants to be a national leader.

“Ulisema wajumbe wote wa Central wakija kwa makanisa wapigiwe makelele. Is that leadership? I would like Gachagua to get these statements: “Anaongea mambo mingi na ingine ni mabaya. You want to bring back the conversation of 42 against 1. That is where you want to go,” Ngunjiri asked.