Rigathi Gachagua Stories

DCI boss warns Gachagua against politicising security matters after assassination claims
Amina Wako  |  Apr 19, 2025

Gachagua alleged that the surveillance of his movements and the withdrawal of his security were part of a larger “backward conspiracy” meant to expose...

Mudavadi denies Kenya’s involvement with Sudan’s RSF, calls allegations politically driven
Amina Wako  |  Apr 17, 2025

His remarks come in the wake of controversial allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who linked President William Ruto to the RSF’s...

Gachagua claims life in danger as he lists 6 'planned' attacks in 5 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The former DP claimed that the threats to his life began in late 2024, when he was attacked during a funeral service in Limuru, Kiambu County, on Nove...

Fresh twist in Mwiki church violence as police summon five MPs allied to Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The summonses were issued after preliminary investigations linked members of Gachagua’s team to a group that stormed the PCEA church grounds, throwing...

Gachagua's claim about Ruto's interests in Sudan could jeopardise Kenya's reputation
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 09, 2025

Gachagua claimed that Ruto has been conducting gold trade with Hemedti so that the RSF leader can get money to buy firearms for the paramilitary force...

Government defends the sale of donated Russian fertiliser
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to the government, the blending process made the fertiliser usable and ensured more farmers benefitted while promoting soil health sustainab...

Ruto’s Kosovo recognition is tied to business interests -Gachagua
Amina Wako  |  Apr 07, 2025

According to Gachagua, the officials were too afraid to confront the president directly and sought his intervention instead. When Gachagua approached...

Gachagua: I refused to help Ruto launder gold for Sudan warlord
Amina Wako  |  Apr 07, 2025

He claimed that it later became apparent Hemedti was using Kenya to launder gold smuggled from conflict zones in Sudan, which was then allegedly sold...

Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi control the government - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Gachagua, however, dismissed the President’s characterisation, insisting that Kibet is not a “small man” but rather a powerful figure within the curre...

He offered me Sh2bn to resign -Gachagua hits back at Ruto over Sh10bn bribery claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

The former DP went on to claim that President Ruto had, in fact, offered him Sh2 billion to step down from his role, citing a conversation with a seni...

MPs received Sh500,000 each, senators Sh10 million to impeach me - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Gachagua claimed that the president orchestrated the impeachment by bribing lawmakers and promising mover of the motion Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse...

DCI launches probe into chaos that disrupted church service in Kasarani
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 07, 2025

Preliminary investigations have established that the gunshots heard during the incident were fired by VIP security personnel and licensed civilian fir...

Ruto used Sakaja to send goons to disrupt church service, Gachagua claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Gachagua also took aim at Governor Sakaja for his alleged role in the chaotic scenes, saying that as an elected leader, he should not be betraying tho...

Guns fired to disperse unruly youths at Gachagua’s church event in Kasarani
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Several vehicles, including one belonging to Gachagua, had their windshields broken after being stoned during the standoff.

He's a pathological liar- Gachagua hits back at Ruto over Sh10bn blackmail claim
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The two have been at odds since Gachagua’s removal from office, with their exchanges growing increasingly hostile.

I built the road to his doorstep - Ruto slams Gachagua over Mt. Kenya neglect claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The President further dismissed concerns over political tensions in the region, maintaining that his relationship with Mt. Kenya voters remains intact...

Sh10 billion deal: How I was blackmailed by Gachagua- Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Ruto further recalled an instance where Gachagua allegedly offered him a deal, claiming that he could make him a one-term president unless he received...

Ruto: Why I have not visited Mt Kenya for six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The head of state is set to embark on a five-day tour of Mt Kenya starting Tuesday, April 1, during which he will visit nine counties. This will be hi...

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.

Parliament to weigh in as NCIC accuses Gachagua of ignoring summons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Gachagua was summoned over remarks he made on February 23, 2025, at a church in Igembe North, where he warned President William Ruto against visiting...

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