In a statement that has since stirred political circles, Thuku alleged that the two leaders shared a particularly tight bond — “very close,” as he put it — especially during the politically turbulent period leading up to Gachagua’s impeachment.
According to Thuku, during a high-profile political tour of Kisumu County alongside President William Ruto, Gachagua allegedly confided sensitive information to Ng’eno about his own boss.
The tour, which came at a time when tensions within the Kenya Kwanza administration were reportedly simmering, was seen as a critical moment in consolidating political alliances in opposition strongholds.
However, the most startling part of Thuku’s claim is the suggestion that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) was allegedly monitoring conversations on the ground.
“Kumbe NIS was listening in… yani kuskiza ground,” Thuku remarked, implying that intelligence officers may have been gathering real-time information during the tour.
While there has been no official confirmation of such surveillance, the remarks have reignited concerns about internal mistrust within the ruling coalition at the time.
Political analysts note that the period preceding Gachagua’s impeachment was marked by intense behind-the-scenes maneuvering, factional rivalries, and heightened political sensitivity.
Ng’eno, who was known for his outspoken style and shifting political allegiances over the years, had at times been seen as a bridge between various power centers.
His association with Gachagua during that period now appears, in light of Thuku’s claims, to carry deeper political undertones.
Neither Gachagua nor State House has publicly responded to the allegations. The NIS, which traditionally does not comment on operational matters, has also remained silent.
If true, the claims would underscore the fragile nature of high-level political relationships and the extent to which intelligence gathering intersects with political power dynamics in Kenya.
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