Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Ruto to root out State House ‘moles’ after Gachagua leak claims
Coalition leaders press for action
A section of leaders from Kenya’s ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition has called on President William Ruto to identify and remove alleged “moles” they say are leaking information from State House, according to Citizen Digital. The demand follows claims linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that have deepened internal tensions within the administration.
Background on the coalition
Kenya Kwanza, the broad coalition that propelled Ruto to the presidency in August 2022, brings together the president’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) with several smaller partner parties. The administration has faced persistent reports of internal fissures since taking office, with the impeachment of Gachagua in October 2024 marking the most visible rupture. He was removed on charges including undermining the government and practising ethnic discrimination, accusations he has publicly rejected.
State House and leak concerns
The latest calls, as reported by Citizen Digital, reflect concerns that sensitive deliberations at State House — the seat of the Kenyan presidency in the heart of Nairobi — are being disclosed to outside actors. Proponents of a crackdown argue that such leaks compromise the government’s ability to coordinate its political agenda, particularly as the administration navigates a difficult economic environment and contentious debates in Parliament.
Broader political context
State House has long been regarded as the nerve centre of Kenyan political power, hosting the president’s office, senior advisors, and key security and protocol staff. Periodic accusations of leaks have surfaced under previous administrations as well, often prompting quiet internal reshuffles rather than public inquiries. Whether Ruto responds with a formal inquiry, a staff overhaul, or a public statement remains to be seen, and the controversy places renewed focus on the cohesion of the Kenya Kwanza coalition more than three years into its term.
Sources
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