The incident, which saw the president’s candle remain stubbornly unlit while other world leaders had no such trouble, has sparked intense speculation about its symbolic meaning — with Gachagua offering a controversial interpretation linked to the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests and the tragic deaths of young protesters.
In an exclusive interview with Weru TV on Sunday, April 27, Gachagua connected the incident to the bloodshed of innocent Gen Z protesters, who were gunned down during the protests against the Finance Bill 2024.
Gachagua claimed that the president is haunted by the blood of those youths, stating that their deaths — for which he insists Ruto was directly responsible — have left a lasting spiritual burden on him.
“Ruto personally ordered the police to shoot and kill those innocent children. Now, their blood follows him. The refusal of the candle to light was a sign — a divine warning,” Gachagua asserted, adding that the lack of peace in Ruto’s life is a direct consequence of the violence he ordered against the youth.
The former Mathira MP was firm in his stance, claiming that while he was still in office, he had resisted calls to suppress the protests, stating that his conscience would not allow him to support the government’s brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators. He argued that his refusal to “sell out” made him immune to the spiritual consequences now afflicting Ruto.
“I was the only Cabinet member who stood against the killing of young Kenyans. I am a parent, and I know what it’s like to lose a child. I could never betray my people for money, and that’s why I am free of the curse that now torments Ruto,” Gachagua declared.
The interview took a somber turn as Gachagua also revealed the bribery attempts made by members of the government, which he said were meant to silence him on the issue.
He claimed that while many politicians remained quiet after the killings, it was not out of loyalty, but because they were bought off with bribes.
“Ruto tried to offer me money to stay silent, but I refused. You can’t put a price on the lives of children. I would never have allowed them to be murdered for a few coins,” Gachagua said, his voice heavy with emotion.
Senator John Kinyua of Laikipia also weighed in on the troubling incident, offering his own interpretation.
Speaking at a church service in Nyandarua County on April 27, Kinyua described the moment as a “clear spiritual sign” that Ruto’s time in office is nearing its end.
“I watched as Ruto’s candle refused to light, and I knew instantly — this is a warning. The light of his leadership is going out. By 2027, that candle will be completely extinguished,” Kinyua said, speaking to a shocked congregation.
He linked the incident to broken promises and government inaction, especially regarding issues in his own region, where locals feel abandoned by the current administration.
Kinyua echoed the frustrations of Kenyans who have watched the government fail to deliver on its promises, particularly on issues like crop protection and security.
He also praised Gachagua for his efforts during his tenure, lamenting the decline in progress after Gachagua’s influence waned within the government.
“Under Gachagua’s leadership, we saw real change — progress in security, in tackling illegal alcohol, and in supporting farmers. Since he was sidelined, things have only gotten worse,” Kinyua stated, further fueling speculation that the political tides are shifting.
While the symbolic moment in Rome continues to stir political and spiritual debate, it is clear that Gachagua and other leaders are using the incident to drive home a powerful message: the fallout from the 2024 protests and the government’s handling of the situation may have far-reaching consequences — both politically and spiritually.
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