Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Stories

Gachagua's allies unbothered by plans to remove them from House Committees
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 04, 2025

They include Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang'wa, who chairs the Roads and Transportation Committee and Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu, who chairs the Educati...

Gachagua: President Ruto agreed to give Western region 30% share of government posts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The former DP disclosed that the deal, signed before the 2022 elections, was witnessed by current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and UDA Secretary G...

Gachagua: I've no problem with DP Kindiki, I'm focused on my own things
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

His remarks come weeks after Deputy President Kindiki also addressed their relationship, insisting that nothing has changed between them.

President Ruto offered me Sh2 billion to resign as DP, Gachagua now claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gachagua dismissed fears over being barred from participating in future elections, asserting that he had no obligation to vie for any seat.

Gachagua questions Sh104 billion SHA expenditure, faults 'rushed' move to replace NHIF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

While criticising the SHA project, which has faced challenges since its rollout in October of last year, Gachagua described it as rushed and poorly im...

Gachagua allies demand probe into Limuru chaos, accuse police of abducting ex-MP Mwathi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Thang'wa stated that Mwathi was taken away by men in Subaru vehicles, and he accused the DCI of refusing to provide information on the former MP's whe...

Gachagua criticises high taxation, urges President Ruto to rethink housing program
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 20, 2024

Gachagua, while reflecting on the role of the Deputy President as outlined in the 2010 Constitution, stated that his position allows him to speak cand...

The five charges that felled Gachagua after 766 days as deputy president
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 18, 2024

Senate’s decision came after a heated debate, despite the defence team's plea for more time, citing Gachagua's illness.

Kingi swiftly gazettes Gachagua's removal after senators impeach him
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Gachagua, currently admitted to the Karen Hospital, was ousted after senators voted in favour of five of the 11 grounds for his removal.

Senate adjourns for two hours to allow lawyers trace Gachagua in hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Gachagua is being accused of multiple violations of the Constitution and laws governing the conduct of a public officer.

Mutuse: I'm not required to prove my case beyond reasonable doubt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

The MP said it was suspicious that Gachagua's sons were directors of the Vipingo Beach Resort, which is allegedly owned by the late Nderitu Gachagua.

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu speaks on DP Gachagua's impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

She emphasised that the ongoing impeachment hearing is a structured application of Kenya's Constitution and not an arbitrary action.

Nominated senators under pressure ahead of vote on Gachagua’s impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

Given the voting patterns observed in the National Assembly, a similar trend is likely to manifest in the Senate.

CJ Koome to form bench to hear DP Gachagua's impeachment petitions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 11, 2024

Mugambi said some of the concerns raised and canvassed by the advocates include the constitutionality of the standing orders of both the National Asse...

Gachagua granted four hours to defend self against impeachment in Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

Should Gachagua be impeached, Article 149 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 mandates that the President nominate a replacement within 14 days.

Petition filed to block swearing-in of new DP if Senate upholds Gachagua impeachment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

He further proposed that the President of Kenya file an affidavit stating whether he has any complaint against Gachagua, and that the petition be subj...

High Court to rule on Gachagua plea for bench to hear impeachment petitions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 09, 2024

Muite said the impeachment of a deputy president and the president cannot be equated with that of a governor or deputy governor.

DP Gachagua's remaining options after MPs impeachment vote
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

Gachagua can still appeal the decision in court if the Senate upholds the National Assembly’s vote.

DP Rigathi Gachagua impeached as 281 MPs vote in favour of special motion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

Despite Gachagua's defence before Parliament, members argued that he failed to present sufficient evidence to justify staying in office.

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