Kenya, July 12 -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his campaign against President William Ruto, announcing plans to gather additional evidence for the ICC case against Ruto during a speech to Kenyans in Seattle, Washington, on July 11, 2025.

Speaking at a diaspora engagement, Gachagua declared, "We are gathering more evidence to take William Ruto back to the ICC at The Hague.

Though we already have a lot of evidence," signalling a bold move to revive Kenya ICC investigations into alleged state-backed violence. His remarks have escalated Kenya's political tensions ahead of the 2027 Kenyan elections.

Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), accused Ruto of orchestrating state-sponsored violence in Kenya, citing the deaths of 38 people during the July 2025 Saba Saba protests, as reported by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).

He claimed his team is documenting atrocities in Kenya, including killings, displacements, and abductions, to build a case for crimes against humanity in Kenya.

"We have a team compiling evidence to ensure those responsible face the International Criminal Court," Gachagua stated, dismissing Kenya's justice system as compromised.

The Gachagua ICC accusations revisit Ruto's past, notably his 2011-2016 ICC trial for alleged crimes against humanity during the 2007-2008 post-election violence, which was terminated due to insufficient evidence and witness tampering.

Gachagua's claims allege Ruto's involvement in recent protest violence, including orders to shoot protesters' legs, which he calls a human rights violation.

However, people who claim Gachagua has already filed a case at The Hague are unverified, with no confirmation from the ICC or credible outlets.

The United Opposition, including Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Martha Karua, has criticised Ruto's administration for police brutality in Kenya, particularly during protests over land grabs and economic policies.

Their June 2025 statement condemned Ruto's "chequered past" and expressed intent to escalate cases to the ICC, though no formal filing has been confirmed.

Gachagua's U.S. tour aims to rally diaspora support for his Wantam agenda, framing it as a fight for Kenya's political accountability.

As Ruto's ICC controversy grows, analysts warn of deepening Kenya's political divide, with Gachagua's accusations risking further unrest.

The 2027 election preparations loom large, and his call for international justice could reshape Kenya's political landscape, challenging Ruto's leadership and the Kenya Kwanza government.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.