The government has broken its silence following claims by the Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, Rigathi Gachagua, that President William Ruto and his administration benefited from the alleged theft of funds linked to the Minnesota fraud case. The allegations were made by Gachagua on Sunday during a church service at AIPCA Kiratina in Komothai, Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County. He called for the intervention of the United States to investigate Kenya’s leadership over the alleged sponsorship involving the contested funds. In a statement issued on Monday, January 5, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui dismissed the claims, noting that Gachagua was previously the running mate to President Ruto, a fact he said raises questions about the motive behind the accusations. Adding that, “The United States knows where the money went, and they are now looking for it.

Source: Daily Nation January 05, 2026 09:24 UTC