Gachagua Yet Again Accuses Ruto Of Corruption In Fiery Response To “Uneducated” Claims

An escalating political rivalry between President William Ruto and his former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has recently taken a new and public turn, centering on the topic of education. This comes after President Ruto reportedly mocked Gachagua, claiming his lack of education made him unfit to serve as his assistant.

During a public address on Friday, September 12, 2025, President Ruto took a jab at Gachagua while praising his new deputy, Professor Kithure Kindiki. The President, who holds a PhD, has increasingly used his academic credentials as a political tool to frame Kindiki as an “educated deputy” and a more capable partner.

Gachagua’s Fiery Comeback

Rigathi Gachagua, who was recently impeached from the Deputy Presidency, did not waste any time responding. Speaking at a political event in the Mt. Kenya region, he delivered a sharp retort, accusing the President of using his academic qualifications to undermine others.

Gachagua’s counter-attack was not a defense of his education but a direct assault on the integrity of the President’s administration. He accused the President of using State House to orchestrate corruption and political patronage, stating that such actions rendered academic credentials meaningless.

“You can have all the degrees in the world,” Gachagua stated, “but if your government is busy taking bribes and your meetings are breeding grounds for corruption, then your education is useless.”

The Political Ramifications

The public exchange has been widely seen as a brutal escalation of the ongoing feud between the two leaders, who were once a formidable political pair. The use of education as a weapon has sparked a wider debate in Kenya, with many questioning the role of academic credentials in leadership.

The rivalry is no longer subtle; it has become an open political warfare, with Gachagua now firmly positioned as a key opposition figure. His recent claims and direct attacks on the President suggest that the battle for political supremacy ahead of the 2027 elections has just begun.