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The Politics of Victimhood in Mt Kenya Politics

The Politics of Victimhood in Mt Kenya

  • February 16, 2025
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Rigathi Gachagua has built his political image on victimhood. He presents himself as Mt Kenya undisputed leader. Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga warns that opposing him leads to political defeat. Mt Kenya politics often favors leaders who rise through struggle. Jomo Kenyatta’s detention made him a national symbol of independence. The British tried to discredit him […]

Gachagua Vows to Unite Kenyans and Challenge Ruto's Leadership Politics

Gachagua Vows to Unite Kenyans and Challenge Ruto’s Leadership

  • January 28, 2025
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua  joined opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa in Nairobi on Monday. They unveiled the new DAP Party headquarters. He promised to ork together with Kenyans to ensure President Ruto serves for one term, “We are committed to this cause and will work together to liberate the country,” said Gachagua. […]

Rigathi Gachagua Criticizes Ruto’s Leadership and Policies Politics

Rigathi Gachagua Criticizes Ruto’s Leadership and Policies

  • December 3, 2024
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto. He claims their fallout resulted from opposing Ruto’s unpopular policies. Gachagua now agrees with Uhuru Kenyatta’s decision not to support Ruto in 2022. Kenyatta had backed Raila Odinga, who narrowly lost to Ruto. Gachagua played a key role in delivering Mt. Kenya votes to Ruto. […]

Security Withdrawal Leaves Gachagua Vulnerable Politics

Security Withdrawal Leaves Gachagua Vulnerable

  • November 26, 2024
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Rigathi Gachagua no longer has government-provided security, a move tied to accusations that he opposes President William Ruto. The government had already withdrawn over 200 officers assigned to Mr. Gachagua following his impeachment on October 17, 2024. Insiders say the decision aims to limit Mr. Gachagua’s growing political influence. They claim he is stirring unrest […]

Mt. Kenya Politics Take Center Stage at Embu Bishop's Ordination Politics

Mt. Kenya Politics Take Center Stage at Embu Bishop’s Ordination

  • November 17, 2024
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The ordination of Rev. Peter Kimani as Embu’s fourth bishop became a political stage. Held at the University of Embu, gathering key Mt. Kenya leaders. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, President William Ruto, and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended. Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also appeared but faced visible sidelining. Gachagua sat with congregants instead of […]

Abraham Kithure Kindiki Sworn in as Deputy President of Kenya Breaking News

Abraham Kithure Kindiki Sworn in as Deputy President of Kenya

  • November 1, 2024
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The recent ruling set the stage for Abraham Kithure Kindiki to become Deputy President of Kenya. He hails from Irunduni village in Tharaka-Nithi County. Kindiki has had a notable political journey. Voters elected him to the Senate in 2013, and he served as Senate Majority Leader. In 2017, he took on the role of Deputy […]

Social Accounts of Rigathi Gachagua Deleted Other News

Social Accounts of Rigathi Gachagua Deleted

  • October 24, 2024
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Rigathi Gachagua continues to fight a court case challenging his removal from office. State officials managing government accounts have deleted the official online presence of his office. Although the courts still legally recognize him as Deputy President, they erased content identifying him in the role. The Deputy President’s official X account has lost its blue […]

Gachagua Challenges Rapid Court Proceedings in Impeachment Case Local

Gachagua Challenges Rapid Court Proceedings in Impeachment Case

  • October 22, 2024
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Rigathi Gachagua criticized the fast handling of his impeachment case. In a letter to the High Court’s deputy registrar, Gachagua questioned the formation of a three-judge bench without Chief Justice Martha Koome’s approval. He stated that the bench, appointed by Koome, convened on Saturday to handle an application to overturn an order stopping Interior Minister […]

Rigathi Gachagua's Political Journey, A Rapid Rise and Challenges Politics

Rigathi Gachagua’s Political Journey, A Rapid Rise and Challenges

  • October 19, 2024
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Born on February 28, 1965, in Ruguru village, Mathira, Nyeri County, Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua’s political rise has been fast. He served just one term as Mathira MP. He then became President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2022 General Election. However, many Kenya Kwanza leaders preferred Kithure Kindiki for the role. During the swearing-in at […]

Gachagua Faces Tough Start in Senate Impeachment Trial Updates

Gachagua Faces Tough Start in Senate Impeachment Trial

  • October 17, 2024
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Gachagua faced setbacks during the first day of his Senate impeachment trial. Speaker Amason Kingi dismissed several objections from Gachagua’s legal team, weakening their defense. Gachagua’s lawyers, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite and Mr. Elisha Ongoya, tried to block new evidence and witnesses. They also objected to Senior Counsel James Orengo’s participation, arguing that […]