Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using the presidency to advance his private commercial and financial interests.

In a revealing interview with KTN News on Monday evening, Gachagua also accused his former boss—whom he labelled the "high priest" of corruption and "chief procurement officer"—of coercing State officials into doing his bidding.

Gachagua's claims align with those of the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary, who last week sensationally accused the President of masterminding corrupt government dealings.