- Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has warned President William Ruto about growing internal political tensions.
- Ngunyi claimed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua poses a major challenge to the administration.
- The analyst also alleged outside political influence involving former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- Gachagua recently criticised the National Intelligence Service over handling of protests.
- The remarks have triggered fresh debate over divisions within Kenya Kwanza politics.
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has sparked fresh political debate after publicly claiming that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could become the biggest challenge facing President William Ruto’s administration.
In remarks shared online, Ngunyi suggested that tensions within the ruling political camp may be deeper than many Kenyans realise. He alleged that Gachagua has become a powerful political force capable of destabilising the government from within.
Ngunyi further claimed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and unnamed foreign interests were influencing political events behind the scenes, though he did not provide evidence to support the allegations.
In a strongly worded message posted on social media, Ngunyi described Gachagua as a “ticking time bomb” within President Ruto’s political circle.
The comments came shortly after Gachagua criticised the National Intelligence Service (NIS) over recent demonstrations witnessed in different parts of the country. The former deputy president questioned how the agency allegedly failed to anticipate the protests and the events that followed.
Gachagua also called for the resignation of NIS Director General Noordin Haji, arguing that the country required stronger intelligence leadership.
His remarks immediately generated mixed reactions online, with supporters defending his position while critics interpreted the statements as a sign of widening cracks within the Kenya Kwanza alliance.
Political observers say the public exchanges between leaders linked to the ruling coalition continue to fuel speculation about shifting loyalties and possible political realignments ahead of future elections.
At the same time, analysts warn that social media statements from influential political figures can quickly heighten tensions in an already charged political environment.
Neither President Ruto nor Gachagua had publicly responded to Ngunyi’s latest remarks by the time of publication.
As political temperatures continue rising, Kenyans are closely watching whether the growing criticism and internal disagreements within government circles could shape the country’s political direction in the coming months.
