前副总统里加蒂(Rigathi Gachagua)拒绝卫生内阁秘书亚丁·杜阿雷(Aden Dauale)提出辩论质疑, 要求在2027年大选前与总统鲁托(William Ruto)直接辩论。 Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua refused a debate challenge from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, demanding instead a direct debate with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 election.

曾任副总统的Rigathi Gachagua拒绝了卫生部内秘书Aden Duale的电视辩论挑战,称之为"可笑",并拒绝与Ruto联盟的官员进行辩论,坚称他只会在明年的总统辩论中直接与总统威廉·鲁托辩论. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua rejected a televised debate challenge from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, calling it "laughable" and refusing to engage Ruto-aligned officials, insisting he will only debate President William Ruto directly in next year’s presidential debate. 这项挑战在2026年2月11日的Garissa活动中发布, 重点是肯尼亚北部的发展。 The challenge, issued at a Garissa event on February 11, 2026, focused on development in Northern Kenya. Gachagua在弹劾后缺乏法律地位, 认为这场辩论要求“政治虚构”。 Duale argued Gachagua lacks legal standing after impeachment, calling the debate demand "political fiction." Ruto建议反对公共争端,敦促把重点放在国家优先事项上。 Ruto advised against public disputes, urging focus on national priorities. 这次交流突出表明,在即将举行的选举之前,政治分歧正在加深。 The exchange underscores deepening political rifts ahead of the upcoming election.