Mudavadi terms Gachagua’s remarks in US reckless and unpatriotic

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of making reckless and unpatriotic remarks during his recent trip to the United States.

Speaking during the commissioning of classrooms and a water project in Funyula, Busia County, Mudavadi described Gachagua as a bitter man who spent his entire tour abroad fanning tribalism.

Mudavadi, also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, called on Kenyans to embrace patriotism and reject divisive politics.

“Look at a scenario where Rigathi Gachagua, who has gotten to the level of deputy president, goes abroad and champions tribalism until the people in the Diaspora tell him to shun away from it. As Kenyans, our goal is to preach peace across our region,” said Mudavadi.

He dismissed Gachagua’s claims that the government was working in conjunction with Al-Shabaab, terming them falsehoods and unacceptable.

“Al-Shabaab are terrorists who have caused havoc to the country in the past, killing scores in Garissa, Dusit D2, and various parts of the country. How can a government work with armed groups that are out to destroy its people and destabilise the country?” he posed.

The PCS firmly dismissed claims that Kenya could collaborate with the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, calling such allegations “baseless, misleading, and an affront to our national unity, terming it an extremist group.

Mudavadi underscored Kenya’s commitment to combating terrorism.

He said Gachagua held the senior position in the country as a former Deputy President and, therefore, sat in the security council, a constitutional body responsible for overseeing national security matters.

“How can he claim such false allegations? If he can reach such an extent of lying, can he be called a patriotic Kenyan?”

Mudavadi questioned the DP’s call for the US government to investigate Kenya, accusing him of misleading the Diaspora.

“If indeed Rigathi is a patriot, why is he saying he wants the government of the USA to investigate the government of Kenya? Is it that Rigathi is a police officer in the USA? You are a Kenyan, be patriotic, work for your people, speak for your people, and defend your country. That is what true patriotism calls for,” he said.

Mudavadi said that Gachagua was behaving like a home guard, spending most of his days in the US to vilify his own country, and without giving any objective ideas to those he was addressing.

“You have become a national leader, but you have turned against your own country, and now you speak like a security person of a foreign country, and act like an investigator against Kenya. That is unpatriotic and uncalled for, it defeats all logic and reason,” said Mudavadi.

Mudavadi told the former DP to respect his country and stop acting in a manner that leaves many to doubt his patriotism.

He asked the opposition to respect national security and not turn it into a platform for political theatre, and revenge, noting that the security of the country was a shared duty that demands truth, unity, and patriotism.

“We must guard our national security and stop bringing it into ridicule because of political bickering and revenge,” said Mudavadi.

Mudavadi urged Kenyans to remain united, shun tribalism, and instead support the broad-based government under President Ruto, working closely with ODM leader, Raila Odinga.

“President Ruto, Raila, and we in the leadership are determined to unite the country and continue enjoying the peace and harmony. We need to shun those trying to plant the seeds of discord and tribalism,” said Mudavadi.

PCS called for deeper regional integration and unity among Kenyans, urging citizens to emulate the example set by President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga in working together under the broad-based government.

“He lauded the people of Funyula through their leaders and the NG-CDF funds for the water project he launched.

“You all know that clean water leads to healthy living. Dirty water leads to sickness. The water is so much that it will benefit over 3,000 households. Here in Funyula, each household has around five to ten members. This is a very important project.”

Mudavadi noted that the water project will also ease electricity costs through the installation of a solar power system.

“The other issue was to do with electricity, and the water project has installed a solar system so that the amount you used to pay will drastically reduce, cutting down on the cost,” he said.

Mudavadi was joined at the event by former Vice President Moody Awori, who he praised for his legacy in education and social development.

“Uncle Moody has been a pillar in championing education and community service. His dedication to the people of Busia is unmatched, and his presence here today shows the importance of uniting for the greater good,” Mudavadi remarked.

Turning to national politics, Mudavadi hailed the political truce between President Ruto and Raila Odinga, noting that both had been fierce election contenders in the last general election but chose to put aside their differences.

“They have both had large followings. They have now joined forces and decided to work together in the broad-based government. We also need to work together. Just as our leaders have resolved to walk together, we as the electorate need to also walk together and move forward,” he said.

He urged Busia residents to embrace the political unity symbolised by the broad-based government, noting that ODM had been the most popular party in the region, but its leader was now working alongside the President.

“We are united so that we can deliver for the people of Kenya. We need to steer away from divisive politics. Let us be nationals,” he said.