Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Confronts Journalists Over Controversial Physical Descriptions of President William Ruto

Rigathi Gachagua accused journalists of bias during a heated Ramogi TV interview while defending his controversial comments regarding President William Ruto.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 26, 2026, 4:26 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

A Confrontational Media Appearance on Vernacular Television

The political atmosphere in Kenya intensified on Wednesday, March 25, as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appeared for a live interview on Ramogi TV. The session, which was intended to cover broad governance issues, quickly devolved into a series of heated arguments between the DCP leader and the press panel. Gachagua, who has transitioned into an outspoken critic of the current administration, appeared visibly agitated as journalists pressed him for accountability regarding his recent public rhetoric aimed at the Presidency.

Allegations of Media Bias and Brief Holding

Central to the tension was Gachagua’s assertion that the interviewing journalists, including Trevor Ombija and Victor Juma, were not acting as neutral observers but rather as advocates for the head of state. At several points during the broadcast, the former second in command interrupted the questioning to ask if the reporters were "holding a brief" for William Ruto. He repeatedly questioned whether the media had shown similar vigor in condemning the President's own statements, suggesting that the line of inquiry was fundamentally one sided and defensive.

Defiance Over Personal Remarks and Body Shaming Critiques

The journalists specifically challenged Gachagua on his recent descriptions of the President’s physical appearance, language that many critics have labeled as inappropriate body shaming. Despite the panel's efforts to steer the conversation toward the dignity of public office, Gachagua remained entirely unrepentant. He insisted that his descriptions were accurate and reflected the views of many citizens, stating that he has no regrets for his utterances and will continue to speak what he characterizes as the truth regarding the President's demeanor.