Rift Valley leaders have strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies, accusing them of engaging in political theatrics and staging self-abductions in a desperate attempt to gain public sympathy.
Speaking during a thanksgiving service at Baringo High School on Friday, May 31, MPs David Kiplagat (Soy), Musa Sirma (Eldama Ravine), and Reuben Kiborek (Mogotio) condemned the actions as drama and divisive politics aimed at destabilising President William Ruto’s leadership.
MP Kiplagat urged leaders to uphold peace and dignity, questioning the need to resort to such antics. He emphasized the importance of electing leaders with integrity, noting that some individuals have no meaningful agenda beyond a single term in office.
Sirma warned against reckless behavior and incitement, stressing that any challenge to the presidency should come through the ballot, not through provocation. He called for unity and a commitment to building the nation.
On his part, Kiborek dismissed the alleged self-kidnappings as signs of political panic, stating that such moves reflect a lack of ideas, while President Ruto remains focused on delivering his development agenda.
The legislators’ sentiments came at a time when police say that Juja MP George Koimburi faked his own abduction for political expediency. Koimburi is a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
So far, over five close allies of the MP have been arrested and recorded their statements, with police alluding that all testimonies point to a fake abduction.
