New details have emerged during the launch of Aden Duale’s book on a plan to assassinate Interior CS Kithure Kindiki.
Key officials from President William Ruto's administration were present for the book launch of CS Duale, which contains chapters that detail betrayal in their relationships with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
They included President Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, DP Gachagua, and Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula.
The shocking assassination revelation was put forth by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as he recounted what they went through supporting President William Ruto in the 2022 Elections.
In the divulgence, Deputy President said that before President William Ruto was declared the winner of the elections on August 9, 2022, there had been a plot to kill the Interior CS.
He was making the comments as he described how President William Ruto's team faced opposition as they rose to the presidency from the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“Kindiki risked his life, he is fortunate to receive a lucrative job as compensation,” the Deputy President said, acknowledging President William Ruto’s decision to reward his allies who stood by him.
“Today's interior minister, Professor Kithure Kindiki, is a man who I don't know whether he will write in his book that he was almost assassinated on August 14," The Deputy President Concluded.
In his speech, Ruto praised Aden Duale’s book, calling it a masterpiece that tells a tale deserving of being read by many generations in the future.
"For The Record is a story of leadership, leadership skills, public service, and a desire to change lives, particularly in northern Kenya. It offers remarkable access to important political figures and events.” Said President Ruto.