Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for its handling of abductions, forced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings.
Speaking publicly for the first time since leaving office three months ago, Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s government of failing to live up to its promises to safeguard human rights and uphold the rule of law.
Gachagua’s comments come amid growing concerns about the increasing reports of unlawful detentions and mysterious disappearances under the current regime.
The former deputy president, who once held a key role in the administration, now claims that these actions are being carried out by a clandestine unit that operates outside the jurisdiction of the police force.
In his scathing remarks, Gachagua revealed that this secretive unit is allegedly connected to a high-ranking government official and operates without the oversight of the Inspector General of Police.
According to him, this rogue group has been directly involved in numerous cases of abductions and forced disappearances, undermining public trust and fueling fears of political repression.
“Kenya was founded on principles of justice, freedom, and the protection of human rights,” Gachagua stated. “But what we are witnessing today is a betrayal of those principles. The government has promised to protect its citizens, yet we are seeing the very opposite—a government that is complicit in the unlawful targeting of its people.”
Gachagua further hinted that he would soon reveal explosive details about this shadowy unit and its connections, sparking anticipation among critics and the general public.
His statement raises crucial questions about accountability and the erosion of democratic freedoms under the current administration.
As the country grapples with these alarming allegations, many are left wondering how much the former deputy president knows and whether his forthcoming revelations will expose the full extent of the abuses taking place in the shadows of government power.
