Thursday, February
12, 2026 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Health
Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale’s call for a televised debate.
In a statement on Thursday, February 12th,
Gachagua brushed off the challenge, saying he cannot engage with “employees of
President William Ruto.”
He insisted that the only debate he will participate in is
the presidential face-off with Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
“I have heard an employee of William Ruto was inviting me
to some debate. Laughable.”
“I don’t debate or engage employees of William Ruto.”
“I am only available for one debate with the Ruto team,
the Presidential Debate next year between Mr. William Ruto and I,” Gachagua
declared.
The remarks followed Duale’s fiery statement on Wednesday,
February 11th, during the disbursement of NYOTA funds at Garissa
High School.
The CS had challenged Gachagua to a debate on development in
North Eastern Kenya, even proposing Citizen TV’s Jeff Koinange Live as
the venue.
“Let us meet at Jeff Koinange’s bench. I will challenge
you. Let’s meet there, I am ready,” Duale said.
This exchange comes after Gachagua’s recent criticism of
Northern Kenya leaders, accusing them of misusing funds meant for development.
He argued that residents have faced marginalization, not
only from successive Governments but also from their own elected leaders and
clan elders.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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