Before President William Ruto addressed the nation in his Special National Address, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had already made claims about what Kenyans should expect.
When parts of his remarks appeared to match issues discussed before the speech, many were left wondering how he had accessed such information.
Gachagua has now claimed that the details came from informants working inside government, including State House.
Speaking during an interview on Friday, July 31, Gachagua said he receives information from people serving in key government offices and that he only shares details after confirming they are accurate.
According to him, protecting his credibility is important, which is why he asks those who provide him with information to ensure it is truthful and verifiable.
“I have asked the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and people working in parastatals to preserve my credibility because it is good for this country,” Gachagua said.
“I want to thank the informants. They gave me good information. I have asked people not to be defiant. I have asked them to give me credible information that is verifiable so that I preserve my relevance,” he added.
The former Deputy President further claimed that some of the information he receives comes directly from within State House. He alleged that dissatisfaction among some government officers has led them to share internal information with him.
“It came from his office, right inside State House. People are very dissatisfied,” Gachagua claimed.
He also alleged that officers attached to the Presidential Escort Unit had not received their allowances, saying the matter had created frustration among those responsible for protecting the Head of State.
“For the record, the officers from the Presidential Escort Unit have not been paid their allowances. There is a lot of dissatisfaction around the President,” he said.
According to Gachagua, staff working in the Presidential Delivery Unit are also unhappy because they lack enough operational vehicles and have experienced delays in receiving their allowances.
He argued that these challenges have increased frustration within sections of government.The remarks came just days after Gachagua appeared to reveal key details of President Ruto’s national address before it was broadcast.
Before the televised speech, he claimed the President would unveil a Vision 2060 development programme and announce a role for former President Uhuru Kenyatta in the initiative.
His prediction generated widespread discussion before the address. However, the anticipated announcement involving Uhuru Kenyatta was not made during President Ruto’s speech, leaving some of Gachagua’s earlier claims unfulfilled.
During the interview, Gachagua maintained that he regularly receives intelligence on developments within government, including assessments he claimed originate from security agencies.
He said the information allows him to stay informed about events taking place inside government institutions.
The former Deputy President also criticised President Ruto, claiming the Head of State was making decisions because of growing political pressure and fears about his future.
“So we have a president who has panicked, who is fearful of being removed as president after one term. Therefore, he’s making very irrational decisions,” Gachagua alleged.
Gachagua’s claims have attracted significant public attention because they suggest that individuals within government are sharing internal information with him. However, the allegations regarding State House, the Presidential Escort Unit, the Presidential Delivery Unit and the claimed intelligence network have not been independently verified.
At the time of publication, State House had not publicly responded to the allegations.
