Gachagua heckled in Kiambu for attacking Raila

Gachagua has pitched tents in Kiambu county drumming support for Ruto.

In Summary

•Gachagua, who is seeking the presidency alongside Deputy President William Ruto,  was in Kiambu County, Githunguri when he was treated to a rude reception.

•A section of the electorates who had attended the rally accused him of disrespectingPresident  Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

UDA presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua campaigning in Kiambu on Thursday June 16,2022
UDA presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua campaigning in Kiambu on Thursday June 16,2022
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Mathira MP and Kenya Kwanza presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua had a rough time campaigning in Kiambu county on Thursday.

Gachagua, who is seeking the presidency alongside Deputy President William Ruto, was in Kiambu County, Githunguri when he was treated to a rude reception.

A section of the electorates who had attended the rally accused him of disrespectingPresident Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Some of those who attended the rally shouted him down when he began his speech as they chanted pro-Raila slogans.

The group also made friendly chants about Martha Karua who is Raila's presidential running mate.

Speaking in Gathunguri, Gachagua accused Jubilee of plotting to spoil his rally.

"Kama mumetumwa na Raila na Martha endeni kwa mkutano wao, hii ni ya UDA (If you have been sent by Raila and Martha go and organize your meeting there, this is a UDA rally), "Gachagua said.

The seemingly irritated Gachagua was forced to exit the ground and proceeded to Ruiru where he addressed another rally.

Ruiru MP King'ara drummed support for his bid and that of the DP.

"Kindly vote for me and UDA team and we will deliver," King'ara said.

Gachagua was accompanied by Senator Kimani Wamatangi, UDA governor seat candidate, Karungo Thangwa, the Senate seat aspirant and Ruiru MP King'ara among others.

Former Kiambu governor William Kabogo and Chama cha Kazi party leader Moses Kuria didn't attend the rally.

On Wednesday, Kabogo clashed with Wamatangi after Gachagua advocated for a six-piece voting pattern.

Former prime minister Raila Odinga is expected to hold an extensive tour of Kiambu County on Sunday.

He will be accompanied by Martha Karua and a host of the Jubilee leaders from the county.

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