Jane Mugoh and Mike Sonko Applaud Ruto and Gachagua for Restraint During Nyandarua Memorial Service

Detective Jane Mugoh and Mike Sonko praise President Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua for maintaining peace during their first public meeting since their fallout.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 9, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tuko.co.ke

Political Rivals Meet Amid Tensions in Nyandarua County

The political atmosphere in Kenya saw a rare moment of decorum as President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, attended a memorial service for the late Ol Kalou MP David Njunguna. The event, held on Wednesday, April 8, marked the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders following weeks of public insults and political friction. Despite widespread expectations of a public confrontation, the leaders remained civil, a move that has been widely credited to Gachagua’s early calls for his supporters to maintain order and refrain from heckling.

Jane Mugoh Commends Security Ease and Professional Conduct

Private detective Jane Mugoh expressed her relief at the peaceful outcome, stating that the leaders' conduct made the task of security agencies much simpler. Speaking to local media, Mugoh noted that Gachagua used political wisdom to quell the crowd in Nyandarua, preventing potential outbursts from his supporters. She admitted that the peaceful environment gave security operatives an easy time and urged both the President and his former deputy to prioritize the will of the people over personal political grievances in future engagements.

Former Operative Recalls Shared History with Executive Leaders

Mugoh, who identified herself as a former private operative and top campaigner for both Ruto and Gachagua during the 2022 General Election, shared insights into their personalities. She described President Ruto as a leader who can be short-tempered but possesses a good heart, while asserting that Gachagua does not hold long-term grudges. Having previously served as their security adviser and private investigator, Mugoh emphasized that the leaders must evolve their political styles because the country’s stability depends on their collective ability to foster dialogue.