Activist Kipkorir Ngetich Condemns Former Deputy President’s "Hypocrisy and Incitement" Over Land Grabbing Allegations

 

Eldoret-based human rights activist Kipkorir Ngetich has launched a scathing attack on the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, condemning what he describes as “a culture of incitement, hypocrisy, and shameless defense of fraudulently acquired public property.”

In a strongly worded statement, Ngetich criticized the recent actions and remarks made by the former DP, accusing him of using the pulpit to incite the public and manipulate religious institutions for political mileage.

“It is totally irresponsible, malicious, and absurd for a leader to defend what could potentially be illegally acquired public land,” said Ngetich. “Instead of calling for a full investigation into the matter, the former DP is cheering on from the pulpit, to the applause of the clergy — this is unacceptable.”

Ngetich singled out the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), urging the institution to come clean if it is indeed in possession of public land obtained through fraudulent means. He reminded the church of its long-standing calls for the recovery of public property and challenged its current leadership to uphold that same moral standard.

“If PCEA is sitting on stolen public land, they must set an example and immediately surrender it. They cannot preach integrity while condoning theft just because someone wants votes,” Ngetich declared. “We must not allow the church to be used as a political shield for land grabbers.”

He hailed the late Right Reverend Bishop Timothy Mboya, describing him as “a true champion of democracy, freedom, and justice,” and urged the current PCEA leadership to follow in his footsteps.

Ngetich did not mince words when speaking about the former Deputy President’s actions while in office. “When he was in government, he should have been championing the recovery of stolen public land — now that he is out, he is advocating for its illegal return to individuals under the guise of religious patronage. This is a dangerous precedent.”

The activist warned that the former DP's recent rhetoric suggests a plan to legitimize the grabbing of public land and potentially offer amnesty to those who acquired such property unlawfully.

“As the population continues to grow and land becomes scarcer, it is the government’s duty to protect and recover all stolen public resources. It is shameful that someone who was in office just months ago is now campaigning on promises to reward land grabbers,” he said.

Ngetich praised the current administration, led by President William Ruto, for channeling recovered public resources into key development programs like affordable housing.

“It is clear the former DP is bitter that the public resources he may have hoped to exploit are now being used for the betterment of the people. His bitterness has turned into a vendetta aimed at sabotaging the current government.”

He concluded with a stern warning: “We are calling upon the church to rise to the occasion. Any institution or individual in possession of public land acquired fraudulently must be held accountable — not just here on earth, but ultimately before God.”

Ngetich also took a swipe at opposition figures he described as “failures driven by hunger and vendetta,” cautioning Kenyans, especially those in Central Kenya, against falling for “manipulative tactics dressed in religious robes.”

He emphasized that corruption — particularly involving public land — must be confronted head-on and urged the church to take the lead in the fight.