Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating a "looting spree" through the newly proposed supplementary budget for 2025/26, alleging a diversion of Ksh 6.2 billion. Gachagua, a prominent critic of Ruto's government, claims the funds will be funneled through various government offices, including State House and the National Intelligence Service, disguised as maintenance and operations expenses.

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has intensified his conflict with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, labeling him the "father of violence" and accusing him of recruiting criminal gangs to incite chaos. These comments were made during the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County, where Murkomen claimed Gachagua uses violence and misinformation to further his political goals.

President William Ruto has publicly accused former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi of leading a campaign of 'extortionist propaganda' through The Standard Media Group and KTN. Ruto expressed his frustrations in a social media post, highlighting what he described as repeated negative headlines targeting him. This accusation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two political figures.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s administration of a crackdown on journalists and media houses, claiming it threatens press freedom ahead of the 2027 General Election. At a press conference, he noted a pattern of intimidation against journalists, bloggers, and independent media in Kenya, which he linked to similar trends in other East African countries, particularly regarding coverage of corruption and abuse of power.

Allies of President Ruto have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of undermining the government's development agenda. They assert that the government should be permitted to implement its plans without interference from external political influences, according to KBC.

President William Ruto has intensified his conflict with Gideon Moi through a post on X, where he criticizes Moi for allegedly concealing himself behind claims of a KSh 1.2 billion debt while neglecting to pay employee wages.