Rigathi Gachagua Stories

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...

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...

Former DP Gachagua accuses Ruto of intentionally sabotaging reconstitution of IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

Gachagua said some leaders had lost the moral authority to call out bad behaviour due to their repeated vulgar statements in public platforms.

25 leaders allied to Gachagua demand commission to investigate abductions, emergence of criminal gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

They expressed alarm over these developments, stating that they threaten the safety, dignity, and democratic rights of Kenyan citizens.

Stop spreading falsehoods and respect leaders, Kindiki tells Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

During a church service in Nyeri, Gachagua alleged that the government was using former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga to sway Mt Kenya residents into su...

Judiciary’s bid for neutrality in political lynching of former DP Rigathi Gachagua
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 01, 2025

It was evident that judges were keen to avoid being used as shields as political antagonists flexed their muscles right into the courtrooms.

2024: A year of impeachments and how Kenya’s political landscape was tested
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 31, 2024

Among the most notable cases were those of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Governors Kawira Mwangaza (Meru) and Erick Mutai (Kericho).

Address abductions, leave parenting to parents, Gachagua tells Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

Gachagua told Ruto to focus on his mandate to transform the economy and ensure the end of abduction networks, leaving parenting matters to the parents...

Secret unit behind abductions operates from CBD building - Gachagua
Amina Wako  |  Dec 27, 2024

The former deputy president threatened to reveal the identity of the building and the full details of those involved if they did not dismantle the uni...

Gachagua blames NIS for surge in abductions, calls on Ruto to address the matter
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

He claimed he had warned President William Ruto during his tenure as Deputy President about the dangers of using force and intimidation as a governanc...

Kindiki: 2027 polls and Mt. Kenya aside, my focus is on delivering for Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

When asked if he is now the undisputed leader of Mt. Kenya, Kindiki simply replied, "Which office is that?"

I played no role in Gachagua's ouster, we're still good friends – DP Kindiki
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

He went on to explain that there is no constitutional requirement for clearance to ascend to the position of Deputy President, adding that his appoint...

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