Speaking during an interview on February 4, 2025, on a vernacular radio station, Gachagua revealed the details of the conversation he had with Ruto.
According to Gachagua, President Ruto suggested that resigning would allow him a comfortable retirement, complete with proper security and a good salary.
Gachagua shared the conversation, saying, “The President asked me to step down, promising Sh2 billion for a comfortable retirement with proper security and a good salary.
He also suggested that I could run for office later.” However, Gachagua expressed doubts about the offer, questioning Ruto’s true intentions.
He explained that, “I questioned his intentions since he was asking me to resign.”
Gachagua’s claims didn’t stop there. He further alleged that members of Parliament were offered Sh500,000 each to support his impeachment, and some senators were reportedly given Sh10 million to back the move.
He suggested that the offer was part of a wider strategy to weaken him politically.
Despite these allegations, Gachagua made it clear that he wasn’t desperate for political office in the future.
He said, “People assume that I love myself too much, but it is not a must for me to contest any political seat in this country.”
He emphasized that stepping down didn’t mean he was giving up on his political career but rather questioning the motives behind the offer.
When asked about his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Gachagua refused to comment.
“I don’t want to talk about Kindiki. I am an elected leader. I cannot talk about an appointee. I have no problem with him.
I am doing my own things,” he said, making it clear that he was focused on his own path forward.
Looking ahead, Gachagua plans to unveil his political roadmap on February 9, 2025.
He revealed that he had been consulting with elected leaders, religious figures, and other stakeholders to map out his next steps in Kenyan politics.
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