Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has publicly criticized President William Ruto's decision to appoint Samuel Muchina to the Nairobi Rivers Commission, arguing the move will deepen public resentment against both leaders.

Gachagua claims the commission is being used to target Mt Kenya communities through demolitions, accusing Ruto of politically calculating the appointment to pit Muchina against his own people.Muchina, who lost the Ol Kalou by-election with just 5,450 votes, faces backlash for his association with Ruto rather than personal failings.Gachagua also alleges that Ruto used his refusal to oversee demolitions as part of his impeachment case in 2024.Despite acknowledging Muchina's need for employment, Gachagua insists the role is politically motivated.

The article highlights tensions within Kenyan politics, where public distrust in Ruto's leadership remains high due to perceived misuse of resources and harsh governance.The appointment underscores ongoing power struggles between political allies and the impact of by-election losses on cabinet decisions.