Speaking during a political gathering Gachagua claimed that President Ruto allegedly spent Ksh40 million to influence the UDA nominations in Ol Kalou only for the plan to fail after what he described as political sabotage by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria.
According to Gachagua, Kuria allegedly outsmarted the President politically leaving him embarrassed despite the huge amount of money reportedly poured into the exercise.
The former Deputy President suggested that internal wrangles within the Kenya Kwanza administration are growing deeper ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Gachagua has recently intensified his criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government following his fallout with President Ruto.
Once considered one of Ruto’s closest political allies, the former Deputy President has now become one of the administration’s most vocal critics, frequently accusing the government of betrayal, mismanagement and abandoning ordinary Kenyans.
During his remarks Gachagua portrayed the Ol Kalou nomination exercise as evidence of confusion and mistrust within the ruling coalition.
He argued that senior government officials are now fighting each other behind the scenes while publicly pretending to remain united.
The outspoken politician further claimed that taxpayers’ money and state resources were being misused for political battles instead of addressing pressing economic challenges facing Kenyans.
He accused leaders within the government of prioritizing succession politics and personal interests over service delivery.
The latest accusations are expected to fuel political tensions within the ruling alliance especially as rival factions continue positioning themselves for future political influence.
Analysts believe the public attacks between former allies could significantly reshape the political landscape in the Mt Kenya region where both Gachagua and Kuria command substantial influence.
Neither President Ruto nor Moses Kuria had publicly responded to Gachagua’s claims at the time of publication.
However political observers expect the remarks to trigger fresh reactions from UDA leaders and supporters.
As political temperatures continue rising, the widening cracks within the Kenya Kwanza camp are becoming increasingly visible with former allies now openly confronting each other in public rallies and media appearances.