Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has sensationally claimed that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua physically assaulted him at the Eldoret State Lodge. Speaking about the incident, Itumbi alleged that the confrontation stemmed from his refusal to publicly endorse Gachagua as the undisputed political kingpin of the Mt. Kenya region.
According to Itumbi, the Deputy President pressured him to use his social media platforms to push the “Mt. Kenya kingpin” narrative. When he declined, citing personal principles and professional independence, tensions reportedly flared, leading to the shocking altercation. “Rigathi Gachagua beat me at the Eldoret State Lodge because I refused to write on my social media that he is Mt. Kenya’s kingpin,” Itumbi alleged.
The claims have sparked heated political debate, with Kenyans taking to social media to weigh in. Some expressed outrage over the alleged act, questioning Gachagua’s leadership style, while others dismissed Itumbi’s account as political drama meant to stir divisions.
The Mt. Kenya succession politics has been a sensitive issue since President William Ruto’s rise to power, with different leaders jostling for influence in the region. Gachagua has often presented himself as the spokesperson and unifying figure, a claim that has been contested by some leaders and strategists.
While Gachagua is yet to respond directly to the allegations, the story has added fuel to the already tense political atmosphere. Whether the alleged slap incident will have wider political consequences remains to be seen, but for now, it has thrust both Gachagua and Itumbi into the spotlight.
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