Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting everyone’s property equally.
Speaking at Kangocho Secondary School in Mathira, Nyeri County, he also advised the opposition to follow in the footsteps of Uhuru, who, according to him, was unable to defy them.
“If they (Azimio) want to know who we are, ask Uhuru he knows us very well. He tried to fight us when he was president but it was not possible.”
” I don’t know how you can fight us when you are outside the government,” he stated.
He also advised the Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, to remain firm despite heavy criticism for his remarks on the invasion of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Northlands property.
Gachagua also touted Ichung’wah to be the next political kingpin from Mt Kenya after him.
He added that Ichungwah’s role ought to be uniting the Mt Kenya people and lobbying for the region’s development.
“I want to say to the Azimio people that you are being used to fight Mt Kenya. The outgoing president did not want any single leader to emerge from this region. Now I see they told Azimio to beat Ichung’wah.
“I want to tell Ichung’wah to remain steadfast and firm. Kimani, as the second senior leader after me in this region, you have a responsibility to unite all the people in this region without fear,” Gachagua noted.
The DP also sent a message to former President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Azimio brigade, advising the wealthy to be mindful of other people’s property during protests.
“The government has made adequate arrangements to protect the life and property of the rich and powerful equally.”
“We want to ask the rich, getting property is a difficult thing. You may demean this property but it’s not easy. As you plan for tomorrow, know that government will protect life and property,” Gachagua stated.
The Deputy President reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting everyone’s property equally. He also advised the opposition to follow in the footsteps of Uhuru, who, according to Gachagua, was unable to defy them.
“If they (Azimio) want to know who we are, ask Uhuru he knows us very well. He tried to fight us when he was president but it was not possible.”
” I don’t know how you can fight us when you are outside the government,” he stated.
Gachagua, who presented the High School with a bus, also promised a Ksh200,000 party for the students and a Ksh100,000 donation to the institution’s teachers.
“Do you want a party? I will give Ksh200,000 for the students to enjoy themselves and Ksh100,000 to motivate the teachers,” the DP noted.
