The country is once again caught in political tension following renewed claims connecting the late MP Johana Ngeno to a secret recording that allegedly strained relations between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto.
The discussion has returned at a sensitive time, as many Kenyans are still mourning Ngeno’s tragic death.
Online conversations have grown after a clip resurfaced referring to an earlier report by Daily Nation. The report had mentioned that a private meeting in Kisumu months before Gachagua’s impeachment was secretly recorded.
At the time, the person responsible for the recording was not identified, leaving room for speculation and mistrust within political circles.
Fresh allegations now suggest that Ngeno may have been behind the recording during that Kisumu meeting. According to claims circulating among political insiders, the contents of the alleged tape may have worsened tensions between Gachagua and the President.
Though no official confirmation has been provided, the claims have revived debate about what really happened during that closed door encounter.
Months after the reported meeting, Gachagua faced impeachment in Parliament. While public disagreements and political differences were widely discussed as reasons for his removal process, insiders often pointed to internal mistrust and suspected intelligence leaks as key factors that deepened divisions at the top level of government.
Earlier coverage by the Daily Nation had also indicated that Gachagua’s room had allegedly been bugged. That claim created anxiety and suspicion among senior leaders.
Because no clear evidence was presented about who recorded the conversation, the issue remained a subject of speculation across the political divide.
The matter gained more attention when Gachagua prematurely announced Ngeno’s death during a rally, describing him as a close ally.
Some leaders criticized the announcement and urged restraint, saying moments of grief should not be mixed with political messaging.
