Rigathi Gachagua Stories

Kindiki challenges Gachagua, Kalonzo to account for their time in office, urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

Kindiki assured the Meru leaders that all those who have held high office will eventually be held accountable for their track record.

Gachagua allies axed from key Senate committees in major shake-up
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Among those affected is Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, who has been ousted as chairperson of the Senate Roads and Transport Committee.

Wamuchomba reveals plans to ditch UDA in 2027 elections, condemns abductions of govt critics
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 13, 2025

The lawmaker expressed disappointment that UDA had misled Kenyans with promises of economic empowerment, financial relief and fair returns for farmers...

Gachagua criticises government over evictions, slams SHA rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 09, 2025

The demolitions followed a directive by President William Ruto in April 2024 after heavy rains caused widespread destruction and deaths along the Nair...

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.

Gachagua slams government for ‘inaction and insincerity’ over rising abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gachagua also questioned President Ruto's international stance on peace, particularly in the DR Congo, contrasting it with the situation at home.

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 pushes his 'key' address to February 9 after nationwide consultations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

Gachagua has been holding a series of meetings at his Wamunyoro home, bringing together political leaders, religious figures, and opinion shapers to d...

UDA blogger: State contracted individuals to tarnish Gachagua, defend Adani, SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Kimani alleged that despite being promised Sh250,000 for the assignment, she only received Sh50,000, a fraction of the agreed amount.

Karua says Sh1,000 ID fee will hinder jobless youths' participation in 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Karua also criticised the President for what she termed as a disregard for the Constitution he swore to protect.

NIS set aside budget to disband Supreme Court, fire Koome - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

“There is even a bigger scheme to dismantle the Supreme Court ahead of 2027 elections. A budget has been set aside through NIS and all those petitions...

Registrar gazettes UDA's proposed ouster of Gachagua as deputy party leader, seeks public feedback
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

UDA members and the general public now have seven days, until January 30, 2025, to submit written objections or comments on the change, as outlined in...

Gachagua impeachment: Court declines application to delay hearing of petitions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 23, 2025

Justice Ogola said there are no orders from the court of appeal stopping his bench from further proceeding with determining the issues before it and i...

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...

UDA issues a notice removing former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as deputy party leader
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

Despite the NEC's decision, Gachagua's removal won't happen until the Registrar of Political Parties ratifies the resolution.

Gachagua condemns murder of Nakuru activist, terms it an attempt to infuse fear
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Otieno's death sparked fury among the locals, who staged protests in Elburgon, Nakuru County, on Sunday, January 19. The community, enraged by the mur...

Gachagua readies for showdown with Ruto as he announces planned launch of new political party
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

He revealed that talks were underway with leaders such as Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

Gachagua accuses government of allowing disruption of Nyeri prayer event by Maina Njenga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The presence of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and his followers caused confusion and panic, prompting the evacuation of Pastor Dorcas who was has...

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