Fresh cracks have emerged within the newly formed political party led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, as internal officials raise alarm over the unexplained disappearance of party funds and what they describe as a complete lack of transparency.
Multiple senior officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, claim that over Ksh 500 million has been collected since the party’s launch — yet there are no sound trucks, branded merchandise, or any visible grassroots activities to justify the spending.
“We were told money was being raised to buy campaign vehicles and kick off ground mobilization. Months later, there is nothing. No sound car, no t-shirt, no structure,” said one disgruntled official.
Sources say the party’s financial operations are being run like a private business, with claims that Gachagua prefers any funds meant for the party to be handed to him directly in cash. Even top party officials say they have no idea who the official bank signatories are, or where the money is being kept.
“Try asking around who handles the party’s accounts — no one knows. It’s like a one-man cash collection point. Even the national officials are in the dark,” another insider revealed.
Frustration is mounting over what some insiders are now calling a “Ksh 500 million heist,” warning that the party risks losing credibility before it can even establish a real presence across the country.
“This party was supposed to be a fresh start for Mt. Kenya. Instead, it’s become a personal ATM,” a senior official lamented.
As the internal wrangles grow, pressure is building for Gachagua to account for the money raised. But in a party where loyalty is demanded and transparency avoided, insiders say they are not holding their breath.
That’s dangerous