NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised the High Court following a ruling that halted the alleged establishment of an Ebola treatment centre in Kenya, describing the decision as a victory for public safety and constitutional oversight.
In a strongly worded statement shared online, Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s administration of recklessness and alleged disregard for public welfare.
“The judiciary MUST at all times remain steady as the last line of Defence in saving the Kenyan public from the excesses of a rogue regime that has gone berserk with sheer impunity,” Gachagua stated.
Gachagua Commends Judiciary and Health Professionals
The former deputy president commended the High Court for what he termed an intervention against an “evil scheme” that would have endangered millions of Kenyans.
“I salute and welcome the High Court of Kenya ruling on putting brakes on the evil scheme to establish an Ebola Center in our country putting millions of lives at risk,” he said.
Gachagua also praised Kenyan health professionals and members of the public who reportedly opposed the plan.
“I commend the people of Kenya especially our Health Professionals for boldly speaking out against this reckless and ill thought out misadventure,” he added.
The remarks come amid heightened public debate surrounding the government’s handling of health preparedness and emergency response systems.
Political Tensions Escalate
In his statement, Gachagua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of exposing Kenyans to danger while other countries were strengthening protections against pandemics.
“While other Nations are protecting their people against Health Pandemics, Kenya’s William Ruto is exposing the Kenyan people to death,” he claimed.
The former deputy president further linked the matter to broader accusations of corruption, conflict of interest, state capture, and mismanagement within government.
His latest criticism adds to the growing political fallout between him and President Ruto following their highly publicised split after the 2022 General Election victory.
Judiciary Positioned at Centre of Governance Debate
The comments also place the judiciary at the centre of Kenya’s ongoing governance and constitutional debates, particularly on issues involving executive authority and public interest litigation.
Courts in Kenya have increasingly been called upon to determine disputes involving government policies, taxation, public appointments, and administrative decisions.
Legal analysts say the judiciary’s role as an independent constitutional institution remains critical under Articles 159 and 160 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which safeguard judicial authority and independence.
