What caused the controversy between William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua?

The controversy between William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua stemmed from allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds. Rigathi Gachagua, a close ally of Ruto and a Member of Parliament, was accused of being involved in corrupt dealings and using his position to siphon off public funds for personal gain. Ruto, who was the Deputy President of Kenya at the time, faced criticism for his association with Gachagua and for not taking action against him despite the allegations. The controversy further deepened the rift between Ruto and other political leaders in Kenya, leading to tensions within the ruling party.

The controversy between William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua arose over allegations that Gachagua had received suspicious payments from a government agency while serving as a provincial administrator. These allegations were investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which found that there was sufficient evidence to charge Gachagua with corruption-related offenses. Ruto, who was then serving as Deputy President, defended Gachagua, claiming that the allegations were politically motivated. Despite Ruto's support, Gachagua was charged by the EACC and has since been convicted of corruption. The controversy has strained the relationship between Ruto and Gachagua.