The Gates Foundation has abruptly withdrawn from a Host Country Agreement with Kenya, hours after a scathing interview by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua rocked the nation.
Gachagua’s explosive sit-down accused President William Ruto of transforming Kenya into a “marketplace for international deals,” where national interests are allegedly bartered away behind closed doors.
He further claimed that nearly all multi-billion-dollar partnerships have been commercialized for political and private gain.
In what analysts interpret as a veiled but pointed rebuke, the Gates Foundation—through its Africa Director, Dr. Paulin Basinga—announced the termination of the immunity agreement signed in 2024, citing it as a “distraction from the Foundation’s mission.”
The deal had granted the Foundation extensive legal protections within Kenya, drawing legal and civil criticism since its inception.
The timing of the decision has ignited speculation that it may be a silent vote of no confidence in President Ruto’s administration amid growing scrutiny from both domestic and international actors.
Gachagua’s revelations didn’t stop at global partnerships. He dropped a political bombshell by alleging that 75,000 tonnes of fertilizer, donated freely by the Russian government, were secretly repackaged and sold to Kenyans through Devki Group—owned by tycoon Narendra Raval—with Ruto’s blessings.
Observers now warn of a potential diplomatic ripple effect, with Kenya risking isolation if more global partners reassess their ties. As the pressure mounts, all eyes are now on State House.
Will President Ruto survive the political storm brewing on all fronts?
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