Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Stories

MP Wamuchomba: Gachagua must broaden his focus beyond the mountain
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Wamuchomba stated that Gachagua’s behaviour while in office made it difficult for many MPs to stand by him.

Archbishop Sapit bans politicians from addressing congregants in Anglican churches
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

The ACK archbishop stated that political leaders would only be acknowledged but not allowed to speak inside the church.

Gachagua’s office had over 200 staff from one ethnic group - Auditor General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 28, 2025

The report revealed that 46 per cent of employees in the office of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—249 out of 542—were from one ethnic group,...

Karua, Gachagua unite Ruto critics ahead of 2027 presidential duel
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 27, 2025

The former Deputy President claimed the election of Ruto was the biggest fraud ever done to the people of Kenya since independence.

Over 40 cases challenging Gachagua’s impeachment suspended pending appeal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Gachagua had moved to the appellate court, contesting the authority of Justice Mwilu to appoint a three-judge bench to hear over 40 cases related to h...

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...

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