Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced the formation of a specialized team tasked with compiling evidence to support a case against President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Addressing members of the Kenyan diaspora during a town hall event in Seattle, Washington, Gachagua claimed that recent incidents of state-linked violence in Kenya amount to crimes under international law, and said steps are underway to hold those responsible accountable.
“I want to officially confirm that we have assembled a team to document incidents of killings, enforced disappearances, abductions, and forced displacements taking place in Kenya,” he told attendees. “Our goal is to build a solid case to present at The Hague.”
According to the former Deputy President, this new initiative builds on the unresolved ICC file related to the 2007–08 post-election violence in Kenya, in which President Ruto was once a suspect before the case was withdrawn. Gachagua asserted that the earlier case was not concluded but merely stalled due to a lack of witness testimony an issue he says his current team is working proactively to avoid.
He further described the prevailing atmosphere in the country as one marked by fear and insecurity, alleging that ordinary citizens now live in constant anxiety due to rising incidents of state violence and impunity.
Recent figures from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) report that over 30 people died during the Saba Saba protests. The demonstrations, held across Nairobi and other regions, were marred by deadly confrontations between protesters and police. The Commission has since raised concerns over the involvement of armed groups allegedly working in tandem with police forces, wielding weapons such as machetes and spears.
In light of these developments, Gachagua issued a rallying call to Kenyans living abroad, urging them to lend their voices and support to what he termed as a fight for the country’s liberation.
“We cannot afford silence,” he said. “Each one of us must stand up and play a role. Sending Ruto home is not just a political statement—it is about restoring our country’s soul and future.”
Gachagua is currently on a tour of the United States, mobilizing support for his “Wantam” agenda and engaging with diaspora communities across key cities.
