Rigathi Gachagua Stories

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...

Rigathi impeachment: Petitioners allege foul play in Judiciary's e-filing system 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The petitioners alleged that the breakdown was a deliberate attempt to prevent the case from being heard, thus blocking their efforts to halt the Nati...

Forgotten Mau Mau freedom fighters and impeached DP Gachagua that stood up for them
The Conversation  |  Dec 08, 2024

Kenya’s former Deputy President styles himself as a “son of the Mau Mau”. Before his impeachment, he was increasingly vocal about the injustices faced...

Stop lashing out at Kenyans; they are your bosses, Gachagua tells government
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

He further asked leaders to respect the church leadership, maintaining that the voice of the church is the voice of God.

One day I will expose you to everyone, Gachagua tells Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

Gachagua expressed regret over working with Ruto, stating that their fallout stemmed from his questioning of unpopular policies that had angered the P...

Gachagua: I told Ruto to admit State role in forced disappearances
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2024

"I had a meeting with the president to tell him to accept that it was the State conducting abductions of Kenyans," claimed Gachagua.

‘Kenyans are crying’: Gachagua criticises Ruto’s claims on country's economic progress
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

Gachagua highlighted widespread dissatisfaction among citizens, including public servants facing high deductions from their salaries.

NHIF upgrade could cost Sh800M but Ruto went for Sh104bn SHA- Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

Gachagua said experts had advised that the NHIF could have been enhanced at a cost of between Sh700 million and Sh800 million, significantly less than...

Use of criminal gangs in politics is a dangerous path, Gachagua warns state
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

Gachagua recalled similar challenges in the 1990s, when criminal gangs were reportedly used to quell political dissent during the push for multiparty...

Gachagua: Ruto's cabinet meetings are just a formality
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2024

The former Deputy President revealed that he was occasionally a dissenting voice in cabinet meetings, a matter that earned him isolation and eventual...

How government carefully worked out a scheme to end my life - Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

Gachagua described the attack as a deliberate plan facilitated by the state through the withdrawal of his security detail.

Former DP Gachagua blames police for facilitating his Limuru attack
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2024

He described the attack as a premeditated attempt on his life and accused the Limuru Member of Parliament of being involved in organising the incident...

Police deny claims they arrested former MP Mwathi over Limuru chaos
Charles Adinda  |  Nov 29, 2024

The chaos occurred at the funeral of the late Erastus Nduati where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present.

Gachagua allies demand probe into Limuru chaos, accuse police of abducting ex-MP Mwathi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Thang'wa stated that Mwathi was taken away by men in Subaru vehicles, and he accused the DCI of refusing to provide information on the former MP's whe...