Speaking on a Mt Kenya vernacular radio station on Sunday, August 4, Gachagua emphasized the importance of respecting Kenyatta’s legacy and contributions.
Gachagua made it clear that he will not allow anyone to tarnish Kenyatta’s name. “I will not let Uhuru Kenyatta's name be dragged through the mud ever again because I am the one who will defend him now. We want Uhuru's name to be respected because he did a lot of work in this country," he stated.
He stressed that it is unfair to keep blaming Kenyatta for the issues the country is facing now, two years after he left office.
Gachagua also called for Kenyatta to be given his due retirement benefits, including cars and bodyguards, as required by law.
“Let him be given his retirement benefits, his cars, and his bodyguards. He went to Kasarani embarrassed and handed over the sword. Now it has been two years since then, why are we still blaming him for our problems like the economy? Let us leave him alone," Gachagua added.
He emphasized that Kenyatta should be allowed to enjoy his retirement in peace without being held responsible for current issues.
In another significant comment, Gachagua criticized the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for its recent decision to remove Cleophas Malala as the secretary general.
He expressed his frustration at not being consulted about the decision and criticized the timing of the National Executive Council meeting, which was held very early in the morning.
“No one consulted me on the ouster of Cleophas Malala. They evicted him at 5am. That is not how a ruling party should be behaving. As a party deputy leader, I wanted to attend but by 6am I was told by my people that the meeting was over," Gachagua said.
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