Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto and his associates of demanding a Ksh50 billion commission from Chinese firms. The claim alleges that this bribe demand caused Chinese financing for the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway extension to be withdrawn. Gachagua stated that the Chinese had declined to fund the project due to the alleged commission. The accusation comes as part of ongoing political tensions in Kenya. The railway project is a key infrastructure initiative aimed at improving regional connectivity. Gachagua’s claims are part of a broader political discourse around transparency and accountability in public projects. The government has not yet commented on the allegations. The dispute highlights challenges in international development partnerships. The railway extension is expected to boost economic activity in the region. The accusation adds to the political complexity surrounding Kenya’s development agenda. The situation remains under scrutiny by local and international observers.