Deputy President-turned-political firebrand Rigathi Gachagua has come out swinging, accusing President William Ruto of orchestrating a shadowy squad allegedly responsible for abductions, torture, and extrajudicial killings of young Kenyans. His explosive claims tie the controversial death of Albert Ojwang to a wider pattern of state-sanctioned violence.
Highlights:
- Rigathi Gachagua claims a 101-member secret squad is behind youth killings.
- He alleges the unit was created under direct orders from President Ruto.
- The squad is said to be trained in abduction, torture, murder, and cover-ups.
- Gachagua insists Albert Ojwang’s death is just the beginning.
- The former DP says Ruto must be held accountable by the Kenyan public.
Main Story:
In a scathing public statement, Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of masterminding a covert unit tasked with eliminating young Kenyans. According to Gachagua, the recent death of Albert Ojwang, a case already stirring public outcry, is only the surface of a much deeper crisis.
Gachagua claims the unit consists of 101 specially trained officers who operate under complete secrecy and immunity. “They were trained in abductions, torture, killings, and cover ups,” he said. “William Ruto cannot run from these deaths.”
Albert Ojwang’s death had already attracted attention due to signs of torture and the alleged involvement of state actors. Gachagua now alleges that hundreds more have met similar fates, many from marginalized and politically active communities.
The revelations have sent shockwaves through political and civil society circles, with many demanding an independent investigation into Gachagua’s claims. Activists have called for international human rights bodies to step in if the government cannot credibly investigate itself.
As of now, President Ruto and his administration have not issued a response to the grave allegations. However, political analysts expect the presidency to push back hard, especially given the potentially explosive nature of the claims just a year into Ruto’s term.
If the allegations are true, Kenya may be standing on the edge of a national reckoning one that demands courage, truth, and justice for every life lost in silence.
