Gachagua Alleges Ruto Benefited from Stolen Minnesota Funds

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto benefited from funds stolen in Minnesota, United States, which were later laundered into Kenya through real estate investments.

Speaking during a church service at AIPCA Kiratina in Komothai, Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County on Sunday, January 4, Gachagua said the money was originally intended to support people living with disabilities. 

According to him, the funds were allegedly siphoned and transferred to Kenya, where part of it was used for political campaigns. 

He further claimed that a mall in Eastleigh was built using the stolen money, and that its owner was a business associate of the President.

“That money was meant to help people living with disabilities. It was stolen, brought to Kenya, and invested in land, houses, and the construction of a mall,” Gachagua stated.

He added, “The United States knows where the money went, and they are now looking for it. Part of that money was allegedly given to Ruto for campaigns.”

Gachagua also appealed directly to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to fast-track the extradition of suspects linked to the alleged fraud. 

“We are appealing to Trump. Do not bother with the court process. Just do what you did in Venezuela. Send a plane, pick that fellow, and prosecute him,” he said.

He further alleged that the President had been holding meetings to influence the courts to issue injunctions blocking possible extraditions, though no evidence was provided to support this claim.

The remarks come as U.S. federal authorities continue investigations into large-scale fraud schemes linked to money laundering from Minnesota to several countries, including Kenya. 

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that additional personnel and resources were deployed to Minnesota to dismantle fraud networks exploiting federal programs.

Court documents indicate that part of the alleged fraud proceeds were used to acquire high-end properties in Kenya, including apartments in Nairobi’s Eastlands area and along the coast.