Police ignored warnings of political chaos during a funeral on Thursday. Violence broke out, forcing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to flee. Insiders claimed plans to attack him started a day earlier. Sources revealed that youths were mobilized to disrupt the event. Tensions rose after news spread that Mr. Gachagua would attend and offer condolences. […]
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently attended court proceedings, even after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) summoned him regarding alleged attempts on his life. The DCI sought to question him after he reported threats against him. Gachagua had just been discharged from the hospital on Sunday after treatment for an undisclosed condition. Despite his […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces a critical showdown in the Senate. He fights to block his impeachment. The National Assembly voted against him, with 282 MPs in favor. Gachagua now needs at least 23 senators to support him. He hopes divisions in politics and his Mt. Kenya base will help his case. Gachagua relies on […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s accusation of forum shopping. It is obtaining judicial orders to avoid impeachment. During Monday’s mention of the respondents in the lawsuit in which the DP is seeking orders to prohibit the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment motion. Lawyer Paul Nyamodi pointed out that the petitioner has comparable petitions pending before […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has gathered a team of top lawyers for his impeachment defense. This team includes attorneys who once represented former President Uhuru Kenyatta in election cases. Today, the National Assembly will discuss the impeachment motion against Gachagua. He plans to appear in the evening to address allegations of serious constitutional violations before […]
MPs are gearing up efforts to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. They have started signing the motion for his removal. National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Owen Baya confirmed this development saying he noted that they have built a strong case. Although Baya did not share details, he stated that the motion would be tabled soon. […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) for mismanaging farmers’ funds. He noted that despite the government’s focus on the tea sector, farmers are not benefiting. Audits show KTDA is not protecting farmers from exploitation or securing good prices. Speaking in Mombasa at a KTDA directors’ meeting, Gachagua highlighted wasteful spending […]
Gachagua’s Discontent Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been visibly distressed by intense political pressure, often appearing tormented. His frustration is evident in his responses to former allies who have become adversaries. Recently, the political climate has worsened, with threats of impeachment and accusations of treason from some Mt Kenya MPs. In response, Gachagua has promoted […]
