DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has expressed concerns regarding George Ruto's involvement in Nairobi's matatu sector, suggesting it reflects a strategy by President William Ruto to control the public transport industry. During a meeting with grassroots leaders on June 30, Gachagua claimed that vehicles associated with the president's son are starting to monopolize key transport points in the city, potentially sidelining local operators.

President William Ruto has responded to assertions made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that he earned the votes from Embu on his own. Ruto also mentioned that a 35-year bond he has with the region predates his alliance with Gachagua, countering claims about the nature of their political support in Mt Kenya.

Political tensions have escalated between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen as they exchanged accusations regarding the violence witnessed in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County. The dispute has raised questions about the causes of the unrest, with each side blaming the other, amid rising political temperatures ahead of the by-election on July 16, 2026, and the general election in 2027. Gachagua claimed via a post on X that the government used police and gangs to disrupt activities of his Democracy party.

The Cabinet has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate payroll fraud after an audit revealed irregularities totaling Ksh 6.2 billion across 12 state departments. This decision, made during a meeting led by President William Ruto, aims to address longstanding payroll fraud, enhance the integrity of the public wage bill, and safeguard taxpayer funds through a comprehensive overhaul of the payroll system.

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.

The Kenya Times reports that tensions have arisen between President William Ruto and Gideon Moi over a Ksh1.2 billion issue. In a statement dated June 24, 2026, The Standard Group PLC responded to Ruto's remarks on X, rejecting his criticism of the media and denying any intentions of blackmail. The media company accused the President of publicly attacking them.