Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Donald Trump administration to accelerate its investigation into individuals involved in money laundering activities, specifically those who have stolen funds from Minnesota, USA.
Speaking on Sunday, January 4, during a church service at AIPCA Kiratina, Komothai in Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, Gachagua called for the immediate arrest of all money launderers implicated in these crimes.
“That money was meant to help people living with disabilities. It was stolen, brought to Kenya, and invested in land, houses, and the construction of a mall,” Gachagua claimed.
The DCP Party leader alleged that President William Ruto is a beneficiary of the looting, asserting that the stolen money was used to finance his 2022 presidential campaign.
“The United States knows where the money went, and they are now looking for it. Part of that money was allegedly given to Ruto for campaigns,” Gachagua alleged.
He has accused the President of shielding the suspects through court orders that have obstructed extradition efforts by the US government.
Gachagua urged President Donald Trump to adopt the same strategy he used to apprehend Venezuela’s President, emphasizing the need for decisive action.
“We are appealing to Trump. Do not bother with the court process. Just do what you did in Venezuela. Send a plane, pick that fellow and prosecute him,” Gachagua added.
At the same time, Gachagua reiterated that President Ruto was responsible for sabotaging the fight against drug and substance abuse, a crusade he led when he was Deputy President.
He accused Ruto of appointing two known drug barons to his cabinet, claiming that the President cannot convincingly claim to be fighting drugs while allegedly being complicit in their proliferation.
Further, Gachagua dismissed recent opinion polls conducted by various agencies, claiming they are fake and sponsored to create a false perception that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is gaining popularity and that Deputy President Gachagua’s influence is waning.
He argued that President Ruto’s influence has significantly diminished, citing the mishandling of the education program and the confusion surrounding the Junior Secondary School (JSS) transition as evidence.
Gachagua asserted that President Ruto’s administration has failed to effectively manage this critical phase of educational reform.
