"Gachagua Sabotaged Me In Govt And Even Made Me Resign From State House" - Moses Kuria Claims

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of undermining him both inside government and after he left office. 

Kuria made the claims during an interview aired on Sunday, where he spoke openly about the events he believes contributed to his removal from Cabinet in 2024.

Kuria said that while he was focused on his duties, political interference made his work difficult. He claimed that during the Cabinet reorganisation, Gachagua advised President William Ruto to replace him with anyone else. 

According to Kuria, this decision played a big role in his exit from the top government position. He added that Gachagua justified the move by saying the Mt. Kenya region still had the same number of Cabinet Secretaries, so losing one slot would not make a difference.

After leaving the Cabinet, Kuria was appointed as a presidential advisor. He said he accepted the role hoping to continue serving the country, but growing political pressure and the aftermath of the Saba Saba demonstrations made him rethink his position. 

He explained that many business people questioned him about the destruction that took place during the protests, and he felt unable to give satisfactory answers. 

To avoid bias and maintain an independent view, Kuria asked President Ruto to allow him to step down. He said the president agreed, and they remained on good terms.

Kuria claimed that even after resigning, Gachagua continued to frustrate him. He pointed to statements made during the Mbeere North by-election, where Gachagua suggested the president had secretly supported a candidate linked to Kuria’s party to split votes. 

Kuria dismissed the claims, calling them unnecessary attacks meant to damage his political image.

He also criticised Gachagua’s leadership in the United Opposition movement, saying the coalition was full of internal complaints. 

Kuria described the alliance as a “difficult partnership,” adding that some leaders felt Gachagua often portrayed himself as the only sincere person while blaming everyone else for problems.

Kuria further shared that his participation in development activities in areas such as Kisumu and Siaya also created tension. 

He recalled being questioned for choosing those counties for national tree-planting efforts and said such criticism made his work harder.