Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Stories

Kenya’s economy stable under Ruto, says Treasury CS Mbadi in response to Gachagua's claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Mbadi, who took over as Treasury boss in August 2024 following the dismissal of several Cabinet Secretaries in the wake of the Finance Bill protests,...

Gachagua claims over 40 NIS agents trailing him during US tour, cites safety concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Gachagua said the agents’ presence was intrusive and posed a serious threat to both his safety and that of his delegation.

Over 1.8 million join Gachagua’s DCP as party unveils first by-election candidates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The newly launched DCP presented two candidates, Aden Mohamed for Banisa Constituency and Edgar Busiega for Malava Constituency, during an event at it...

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara arrested after snubbing DCI summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kihara was arrested on Thursday afternoon at her home in Maraigushu, Nakuru County, in a dramatic operation livestreamed on her Facebook page.

Kahawa court frees Gachagua allies on Sh50,000 bail in terror charges case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The two, both officials of the DCP Youth group, appeared before the court on Wednesday to face charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Kindiki, Murkomen fight back against petition to remove them from Roll of Advocates
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 15, 2025

In June, Nairobi-based advocate Kepha Ojijo filed a motion seeking the removal of Kindiki and Murkomen from the Roll of Advocates, citing their allege...

Gachagua rejects Raila’s dialogue proposal, calls for "ballot-based change" in 2027
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Raila has a pattern of joining governments after electoral losses, only to distance himself when things go wrong.

Two Gachagua allies, 34 others charged over attacks on government offices in Kikuyu, Matuu
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

In addition to terrorism charges, the accused also face counts of arson and, in the alternative, malicious damage to property.

Gachagua unveils 8-point plan to end protests, slams Ruto over housing levy, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

Speaking just hours after Ruto voiced frustration over growing public and political hostility, Gachagua responded by saying that real solutions lie in...

Gachagua to Ruto: Nobody wants to overthrow you, let's meet at the ballot
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

Gachagua insisted that their campaign is grounded in the Constitution and not aimed at destabilising the government.

DPP links Gachagua associates to coordinated terror attack on Kikuyu government offices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

The two were arrested on July 4, 2025, without a warrant, and were expected to be charged at the Kahawa Law Courts on July 7.

Raila loyalists accuse former DP Rigathi Gachagua of tribal profiling, demand action from NCIC
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 03, 2025

The MPs, George Aladwa (Makadara), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), and Dick Maungu (Luanda), accused Gachagua of fueling tribalism and warned that his remarks...

Motion filed to delist Kithure Kindiki, Kipchumba Murkomen from Roll of Advocates over protest crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The motion accuses the two of gross professional misconduct and violating the Advocates’ Code of Conduct during their tenure as cabinet secretaries re...

Gachagua dismisses Ruto's "coup plot" claims as fiction, blames government for protest chaos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

Gachagua distanced himself from the destruction witnessed during the June 25 demonstrations and blamed the state for what he termed as calculated inti...

Gachagua to Ruto: Resign or face voters in 2027
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

Gachagua said Ruto should stop dismissing nationwide calls for his exit and instead offer a clear way forward.

Gachagua accuses Ruto's government of sabotaging Gen Z protests, demands justice for victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

Gachagua accused the government of breaking promises made to the youth, saying their growing frustration stems from unfulfilled pledges dating back to...

High Court to rule July 31 on legality of Kindiki's Deputy President appointment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

The development follows a May 9 decision by the Court of Appeal that declared a previous bench—appointed by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu to ha...

Gachagua alleges deadly plot to kill protesters, warns youth to shun June 25 demos
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Gachagua described the plan as a calculated scheme to provoke bloodshed, urging parents and young people to avoid mass action and instead observe the...

Fresh twist in Gachagua case as petitioners seek his reinstatement as DP and judge’s recusal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

Five petitioners argue that a High Court order issued in October 2024, which suspended the Senate’s resolution to impeach Gachagua and blocked the app...

Court upholds dismissal of Gachagua’s staff after impeachment
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2025

The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.

Businessman moves to court to stop three-judge bench from hearing Gachagua’s impeachment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Aura wants all related matters paused until his application is heard, insisting only a reconstituted bench can deliver justice in such a high-stakes c...

Gachagua defends election chaos remarks, blames Ruto allies for "misinterpretation"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Gachagua says his statements were taken out of context, insisting he only meant that President William Ruto would lose the election regardless of who...

Respect must go both ways, Kindiki tells Gen Z, elders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The DP said that while young people are powerful and full of potential, they must be open to guidance that comes from life experience.

Music, power and politics: Gachagua-Kindiki clash exposes battle for Mt Kenya’s cultural influence
Barack Oduor  |  May 26, 2025

During the meeting with Kindiki, musicians praised the success of the Social Health Insurance Fund, but Gachagua condemned their actions as a betrayal...

Abducted Juja MP George Koimburi found injured as Gachagua cites rising political repression under Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

Gachagua condemned the alleged attack on Koimburi, terming it part of a pattern of political persecution targeting his party's leadership.

Music meets politics: Content creators slam Gachagua’s call to boycott musicians who met Kindiki
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2025

The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya accused the former Deputy President of attempting to silence artistic voices and weaponise culture f...

CJ Koome retains three-judge bench to hear Gachagua petitions
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 23, 2025

On May 9, the Court of Appeal overturned Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu's decision to appoint a three-judge bench to hear consolidated petitions filed by t...

NCIC vows action against Gachagua over 2007/2008 post-election violence remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

NCIC termed as Gachagua's remarks as reckless and inciteful remarks, after he referred to the 2007/2008 post-election violence as a “Christmas party”.

Mombasa religious leaders slam Gachagua over 'inflammatory' remarks, call for legal action
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 21, 2025

Gachagua came under fire following a controversial statement where he warned that the country could descend into violence “worse than 2007” if elector...

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