Ruku described the accusations as “politically charged lies” meant to paint him as a dangerous and irresponsible leader.
The dispute began after Gachagua wrote a letter referring to a video clip circulating online. In the clip, three individuals — Simon Njagi Njiru, Josiah Kariuki Ngari, and Susan Nyaga — are said to have issued threats directed at him and residents of the constituency.
Gachagua claimed these individuals were close allies of the Cabinet Secretary and were acting under his influence ahead of Gachagua’s scheduled campaign tour on November 16, 2025.
In a firm response released on Thursday, Ruku admitted knowing two of the three individuals mentioned but denied having any role in their statements or behaviour.
He said knowing someone personally does not make him responsible for what they do in their private capacity.
To make his position clear, Ruku stated:
“Yes, I know Mr. Josiah Kariuki Ngari and Ms. Susan Nyaga. But I cannot be held responsible for anyone’s private actions or public statements.”
He went on to accuse Gachagua of intentionally creating drama instead of following the proper legal process.
According to Ruku, if the former Deputy President truly believed a crime had been committed, he should have officially reported the matter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Ruku noted that:
“Mr. Gachagua knows very well that the DCI is the body empowered by law to receive and investigate such complaints. Writing letters full of drama does not serve the cause of justice.”
The Cabinet Secretary also condemned what he called Gachagua’s pattern of using fear and hate to mobilize political support.
He claimed the former Deputy President was not visiting the region to engage residents or promote democratic debate, but to push a narrative filled with bitterness and disrespect toward key national and county leaders.
He added that Gachagua’s tour of Mbeere North had been marketed with inflammatory language, including phrases targeting President William Ruto, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and himself.
Ruku accused Gachagua of misusing political freedom to spread hostility instead of constructive ideas.
The Cabinet Secretary insisted that nothing about Gachagua’s planned visit was a violation of his rights.
Instead, he claimed the issue was the former DP’s choice to engage in dramatic accusations and divisive politics in a region that already has deep political tensions.
To demonstrate transparency, Ruku went as far as publishing the official DCI contact numbers and urged Kenyans to report real crimes through the proper institutions rather than online rumours and political statements.
He emphasized that Kenya’s investigation agencies are available to all citizens, including senior politicians, and that using them would reduce unnecessary political confrontations.
The clash between the two leaders adds to the growing tension within the political space as the country moves toward a heated campaign season.
Gachagua has recently accused several leaders of undermining him and plotting political sabotage, while Ruku and other government officials insist he is creating unnecessary drama to play victim.
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