You used to speak in tongues! Dorcas Gachagua Reminds President Ruto

Dorcas Gachagua reminds President Ruto of speaking in tongues during the Kenya Kwanza campaigns. She adds that Ruto was in evangelical Christianity and is now able to reduce political tensions and minimise police brutality in Kenyan politics.

Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, wife of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has publicly called out President William Ruto, invoking their shared spiritual past in a pointed remark that has sparked widespread discussion.

Speaking at a public event, Dorcas said, “Mr President, we used to pray with you; you used to speak in tongues,” a statement that has reignited focus on Ruto’s evangelical roots and the growing rift within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.

Her comments come amid escalating political tensions and public discontent ahead of the Saba Saba 2025 protests.

Dorcas’s remarks reference Ruto’s well-documented history of embracing evangelical Christianity, a cornerstone of his 2022 presidential campaign.

Reports from 2022 detail how Ruto, Kenya’s first evangelical Christian president, hosted 40 preachers at State House to “anoint” the premises, urging them to pray and speak in tongues to purify the grounds.

Ruto credited his faith and the prayers of his wife Rachel and Dorcas, a pastor herself, for his electoral victory.

Mr President we used to pray with you, you used to speak in tongues – Dorcas to Ruto pic.twitter.com/N7mZEVkF4m

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However, recent criticism from church leaders, including Anglican and Catholic bishops, highlights a shift, with many accusing Ruto of “escalating misrule” and failing to honour campaign promises like economic reform.

The Dorcas phrase “speaking in tongues”, a practice rooted in Pentecostal and evangelical traditions, was notably referenced by Ruto in 2020 when he said it was a way to “confuse the devil” and seek divine guidance, especially during political challenges.

Dorcas’s reminder of their shared spiritual moments appears to underscore perceived betrayal, aligning with her husband’s ongoing disputes with Ruto, particularly over the Finance Bill 2025 and regional political dynamics.

The evangelical community, once Ruto’s stronghold, is now divided, with figures like Rev. Tony Kiama criticising the government’s “evil” policies.