South Mugirango MP Hon. Silvanus Osoro has issued a stern response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his recent public onslaughts against opposition figures, particularly former Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Mati’ang’i.
Writing on his official Facebook page, Osoro delivered a scathing statement backed by a united front of Gusii leaders, cautioning the impeached former Deputy President against launching unwarranted political attacks against the Gusii community's prominent figures.
Osoro made it clear that Gachagua is the least qualified person to lecture Mati’ang’i—or anyone else—on government performance and public delivery. He challenged Gachagua to place his public service track record side-by-side with Mati’ang’i’s extensive achievements across key dockets, including Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), Education, and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
"They have both served the government in different capacities," Osoro wrote, emphasizing that the contrast between Mati’ang’i’s transformative leadership and Gachagua’s tenure remains as distinct as "day and night."
Speaking on behalf of the Gusii community, Osoro reinforced a firm boundary regarding political rhetoric. He noted that while robust political competition and healthy democratic debate are welcome, disrespectful insults targeted at leaders from the region will not go unchallenged.
"The Gusii nation, whether serving in government or standing in the opposition, has a clear message for Gachagua: Stop the unwarranted attacks on Mati’ang’i," the post declared, warning that personal abuse directed at their son would face immediate pushback.
Taking direct aim at Gachagua’s political standing, Osoro reminded the public of the former Deputy President's unprecedented fall from power. He noted that Gachagua's most notable record in modern Kenyan politics is being impeached from government and subsequently facing rejection within opposition circles.
Concluding with a firm call for mutual political decorum, the lawmaker urged the experienced 'impeachee' to accord the Gusii community and its leadership the respect they deserve.
