Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded to claims of sponsoring abductions of Kenyans as advanced by the National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah.

Speaking during the funeral service of the son of former Embu Speaker Lenny Kivuti, Eric Mutugi, on Friday, January 3, Gachagua slammed those accusing him of sponsoring the abductions, stating that the government is finding it had to contain his sincerity on key issues.

Responding to recent accusations linking him to the abductions by Ichung'wah, Gachagua termed the accusations as mere diversionary tactics employed by the state. ''The problem with Kenya is the issue of constant lies and that is probably why I was axed from the government because I stood for the truth,'' Gachagua asserted.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pays his respects to the son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, Eric Mutugi on Friday, January 3, 2025.