Gachagua said that it was wrong for the Head of State to speak about criminal gangs in Haiti at the United Nations while Kenya itself is still suffering from violent groups that terrorize citizens.
According to Gachagua, Kenya’s towns and villages face daily insecurity caused by organized gangs.
In Nairobi, several groups are accused of attacking people, stealing phones, and even collecting illegal fees from traders.
In Central Kenya, locals have complained about gangs that extort business people and threaten families.
Some parts of Rift Valley also report rising cases of violence linked to youth groups.
“William Ruto cannot go to the UN to talk about criminal gangs in Haiti when we are having criminal gangs in Kenya,” Gachagua said.
He insisted that Kenyans want their leaders to protect them first before focusing on problems in faraway countries.
The government of Kenya has already deployed police officers to Haiti as part of a United Nations mission to restore order in the Caribbean nation.
The project has received praise from international partners, but it has also raised questions at home.
Many Kenyans say the country is struggling with insecurity, unemployment, and poverty, and cannot afford to direct resources abroad.
Gachagua claimed that some leaders are more interested in international recognition than the real suffering of ordinary citizens.
He said that when gangs make life difficult for traders and young people in Kenya, the government must act quickly instead of showcasing peace efforts overseas.
His comments also point to the widening gap between him and President Ruto.
The two leaders once worked closely together in the Kenya Kwanza government, but their relationship has recently grown cold.
Gachagua has repeatedly warned that the government risks losing the trust of the people if it ignores local challenges.
On the other hand, some security experts argue that Kenya can manage both responsibilities.
They believe international peacekeeping gives Kenya global respect and can attract resources that may later help the country improve its own security.
Still, Gachagua insists that protecting Kenyans from local gangs must remain the number one priority.
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