Rigathi Gachagua Stories

Gachagua to officially launch DCP party on June 3 at Kasarani stadium, 5,000 people expected at the event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

This comes just weeks after Gachagua, during a widely publicised event on May 15, publicly unveiled the name of the party and introduced a line-up of...

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...

Lawyer files petition to stop withdrawal of Rigathi Gachagua impeachment cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

Maleya, in response, insists that since the petitions raised critical constitutional and governance issues, they should not be withdrawn and instead b...

DCI says slain Nyandarua priest was being trailed over church money donated by Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

The directorate also revealed that a boda boda rider who found the priest said he had visible bruises on his head and was bleeding. Fr Maina reportedl...

Nyandarua priest who hosted Gachagua died from fatal headshot, suffered multiple gunshot wounds -Autopsy
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

Based on the state of the body, investigators believe the killer ensured the priest was dead before leaving the scene.

Leaders condemn police raid on Governor Natembeya’s home, term move as political witch hunt
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

Opposition leaders and political parties have issued scathing statements in reaction to the incident, accusing the government of deploying security fo...

Gachagua dares gov't to arrest him amid allegations of political incitement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 19, 2025

Gachagua also stated that he has not received any official summons from any government agency regarding his remarks, but affirmed that he would comply...

Police raid Gachagua’s homes in night-time operation amid uproar over ‘inciteful’ remarks
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The former deputy president touched on the 2007 post-election violence, a period during which over 1,200 people died in ethnic clashes, suggesting tha...

Kindiki dismisses Gachagua’s 2027 violence warning as irresponsible, assures peaceful polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

Kindiki criticised opposition leaders who are already focusing on the 2027 elections, arguing that the country cannot remain in a constant state of po...

Gachagua U-turns on ‘empty coffers’ claim, blames Ruto’s leadership for Kenya Kwanza failures
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

Gachagua said that Ruto's constant reshuffling of the Cabinet is an attempt to distract Kenyans from his own administrative failures.

Gachagua reveals why Ruto’s photos still hang in his home: ‘A constant reminder of betrayal’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

According to Gachagua, the decision to keep President Ruto's photos was deliberate, meant to constantly remind him not to trust people blindly.

From politics to playlists: Rigathi Gachagua reveals his secret past as a university DJ
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Gachagua said he had been a DJ both for fun and to earn money, adding that he bought a disco system for about Sh25,000, which was considered a signifi...

From power to peace: Gachagua finds joy in rural life after impeachment as DP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

If his impeachment was intended to end his political journey, Gachagua sees it instead as the start of a new, more purposeful chapter—one that begins...

Pain for Gachagua as election violence against Ruto critics escalates
Barack Oduor  |  May 16, 2025

Concerns are mounting over the rise in politically motivated violence, prompting election observers to question whether the 2027 polls will be free an...

Gachagua withdraws pre-impeachment petitions, focuses on challenging ouster in court
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 16, 2025

Gachagua intends to continue with petitions urging the High Court to find his impeachment was not constitutional and therefore invalidate it.

State blames Gachagua’s "unpaid" supporters for chaos at DCP party launch, says police weren't notified
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

CS Murkomen claimed that the violence was sparked by a dispute among some of Gachagua’s supporters over unpaid dues.

DP Kindiki slams political intolerance after goons storm Gachagua event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Kindiki warned that insults, political violence, and divisive language threaten the country’s democratic foundation and must not be tolerated.

Crowds scamper for safety as security shoot in the air to disperse goons at Gachagua’s party launch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Rowdy individuals, believed to be goons, tried to storm the venue with the apparent intent to disrupt the proceedings, which had come to a close.

High Court suspends Gachagua's impeachment case, awaits fresh direction from CJ Koome
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 15, 2025

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu had initially appointed a three-judge bench to preside over the matter. However, the Court of Appeal ruled that o...

Gachagua unveils Democracy for Citizens Party, names Cleophas Malala as interim deputy leader
Barack Oduor  |  May 15, 2025

Gachagua has anchored his political messaging on “listening to the people,” claiming that many Kenyans no longer resonate with the United Democratic A...

Linturi quits UDA, says he won’t be part of a party that embraces corruption, murder
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Linturi accused the ruling party of straying from its founding ideals and engaging in abductions, corruption, excessive taxation and murder.

Gachagua to unveil Democracy for Citizens Party, official launch set for Thursday
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 14, 2025

Additional reports indicate that Gachagua has settled on green, brown and black as the outfit's official party colours while its logo features a hand...

Petition seeks removal of DCJ Mwilu over judges’ appointment in Gachagua impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Through her legal team, Bashir & Associates Advocates, the petitioner argues that Mwilu acted in excess of her authority under Article 165(4) of the C...

UDA calls Gachagua’s resignation 'theatrics', says he was already removed from party
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 12, 2025

In a resignation letter dated May 12, 2025 and addressed to the party's secretary-general, Gachagua accused UDA of dishonesty, claiming its manifesto...

Gachagua quits UDA, blasts ruling party over failed promises and ‘constitutional coup’
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua said he could no longer be part of a political outfit that had, in his view, betrayed the ideals it was founded upon and led the country down...

Matiang'i is qualified to lead Kenya - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua highlighted Matiang’i’s impressive track record, having held key positions in various ministries under President Uhuru Kenyatta's administrat...

Gachagua to launch new party, vows to unite Mt Kenya, challenge Ruto ahead of polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

Gachagua took aim at President Ruto, accusing him of forming smaller parties in an attempt to divide the Mt Kenya region's large voter basket ahead of...

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