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Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has slammed Mt. Kenya artists who visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday, calling them traitors. Gachagua, attending a church service in Murang’a County, claimed the artists’ visit to the Karen residence last Friday angered local elders, who have now demanded that the musicians issue a formal apology; failure to do so will result in an economic and social boycott. Gachagua’s onslaught extended to President William Ruto, whom he accused of planning against the community by fighting off leaders from the region
Gachagua Blasts Mt. Kenya Artists Over Kindiki Visit, Accuses Ruto of Undermining Region
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