Ruto's PS addresses alleged meeting to disrupt DCP rally in Nyeri
By Kai Eli · Tuko Politics
EALA MP Kanini Kega accuses PS Alex Wachira and MP Njoroge Wainaina of plotting to disrupt a DCP rally, but Wachira labels the claims as baseless and defamatory.
Ruto's PS Addresses Alleged Meeting to Disrupt DCP Rally in Nyeri
EALA MP Kanini Kega accused PS Alex Wachira and Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina of recruiting youths to disrupt a DCP rally in Naromoru
PS Wachira dismissed Kega's claims as baseless and defamatory, warning he would not allow his name to be dragged into the controversy
Kega made the allegations ahead of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's scheduled visit to the region
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Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira has strongly denied allegations that he participated in a plot to disrupt a Democracy for the Citizens Party rally in Naromoru, threatening legal action against East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega over what he described as defamatory statements.
EALA MP Kanini Kega had alleged that Energy PS Alex Wachira planned a meeting to plot violence against a DCP rally in Naromoru. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua. Source: UGC
Wachira posted his response on X Saturday August 1, after a video circulated online in which Kega claimed the PS had held meetings with Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina to recruit youths and derail a planned DCP gathering ahead of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's visit to the area.
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Kega issued the warning while addressing DCP supporters, framing the alleged meetings as a coordinated effort to intimidate the party.
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Wachira rejected the accusations outright, insisting they were unsupported by any evidence and amounted to a smear campaign.
The PS warned that he takes his public standing seriously and would not allow such claims to go unchallenged.
Wachira closed his statement by reaffirming his commitment to his role, saying he would remain focused on serving Kenyans in his capacity as PS for Energy in pursuit of President William Ruto's vision of Kenya becoming a first-world country.
Kai Eli (Politics and current affairs editor)
Eli Kai is currently working with TUKO as a politics and current affairs editor. He has six years of experience in digital journalism. Eli joined Tuko.co.ke in 2021. Email: eli.odaga@tuko.co.ke