“Unprofessional and Biased!” Gachagua’s Fiery Clash with Trevor Ombija Goes Viral

The political temperature in Kenya hit a boiling point this week as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua squared off against veteran journalist Trevor Ombija in an interview that quickly spiraled from a policy discussion into a series of personal and professional attacks. The session, which was meant to cover Gachagua’s political future and regional developments, took a sharp turn in its closing moments when Gachagua openly accused Ombija of a lack of objectivity.

“Trevor, you have been very biased in this show, which is very unprofessional,” Gachagua stated bluntly during his closing remarks. The former DP appeared agitated by the line of questioning, which touched on sensitive topics such as his past remarks regarding the Luo nation and his public descriptions of President William Ruto. Gachagua went as far as to ask Ombija directly, “Are you a lawyer for the President? Are you here holding his brief?”

One of the most intense segments of the interview centered on Gachagua’s recent public comments about President Ruto’s physical appearance. When Ombija pressed him on whether these statements constituted “body shaming” and violated the integrity standards of the Constitution, Gachagua remained defiant. “I made a true description… that description is true. There is no apology to make,” he remarked, dismissing the idea of body shaming as “nonsense” for a leader of a third-world country.

The interview also revisited Gachagua’s previous rhetoric regarding the Luo community, which Ombija described as “chaotic and violent.” In a creative defense, Gachagua claimed he was merely a “chorus master” in a political choir led by William Ruto. “Our work was to repeat the chorus from the choir master, who was also the composer,” he explained, suggesting that his past utterances were part of a broader political strategy directed by the current President.

Political analysts noted that while Gachagua remains a powerful orator, he appeared significantly “media unprepared” for such a confrontational sit-down. Observers pointed out that Gachagua struggled to navigate difficult questions, instead choosing to take sharp left turns or dismiss inquiries as “nonsense, pettiness, and gossip.”

Despite the volatile exchange, the interview highlights the deepening rift between Gachagua and the current administration, with Gachagua positioning himself as a major competitor for the next election cycle—provided his legal appeals regarding his impeachment status hold up.