Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that coffee cartels poisoned his late brother, Nderitu Gachagua, and that his own life is in danger.

Speaking to Inooro TV on Sunday, Gachagua said that his brother was a healthy man until he started feeling sick after meeting with coffee industry players. He said that his brother's health deteriorated rapidly and that he died of pancreatic cancer a few months later.

Gachagua said that he believes his brother was poisoned because he was a vocal critic of the coffee cartels. He said that the cartels are a powerful and dangerous group who are willing to kill to protect their interests.

Gachagua said that he is now in danger because he is continuing his brother's fight against the cartels. He said that he has been receiving threats and that his security has been increased.

Gachagua called on the government to take action against the coffee cartels. He said that the cartels are a threat to the Kenyan economy and that they must be stopped.

The claims by Gachagua have not been independently verified. However, the coffee industry has been plagued by corruption and cartels for many years. In 2017, the government launched a crackdown on coffee cartels, but the cartels have continued to operate.

The claims by Gachagua have raised concerns about the safety of those who speak out against corruption. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cases of people being killed or threatened for speaking out against corruption.

The government has a responsibility to protect those who speak out against corruption. The government should investigate the claims by Gachagua and take action against those who are responsible for the death of Nderitu Gachagua.

The government should also take steps to protect those who are working to reform the coffee industry. The coffee industry is a vital part of the Kenyan economy and it is important that it is free from corruption.