March 7, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

Rigathi Gachagua

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Nyandarua County beware of academic fraud and betrayal of public trust

By Nyandarua Youth League A shadow of profound deceit lengthens over the political landscape of Nyandarua County with one of the 2027 gubernatorial aspirants, Faith Gitau, caught in a scandal of breath-taking audacity. At the heart of this gathering storm lie allegations of academic fraud so shameful that they strike at the very foundation of

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Featured

A protest against political childishness

By Nyandarua Youth League We, concerned supporters of Simba Wetu pen this note with profound dismay and indignation. Our outrage is directed at the disgraceful spectacle orchestrated by the Woman Representative of Nyandarua County, one Faith Gitau, who has seen fit to drag the former Deputy President, before the courts on silly defamation charges. That

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Featured Politics

Gachagua claims Ruto’s victim compensation plan is a trap to block ICC cases

Kenya’s political scene has once again been thrown into sharp debate following fresh remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He has openly questioned President William Ruto’s plan to compensate victims of police brutality and extrajudicial killings, arguing that it is less about justice and more about silencing those who could stand as witnesses in

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Politics

Gachagua accuses Ruto of turning SHA funds into political bribery chest

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again taken on President William Ruto’s administration, this time over the ongoing scandal at the Social Health Authority. He accused the government of diverting money that was meant to improve healthcare services and using it instead for political activities and bribery. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV,

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Politics

Former DP reveals how Ruto tasked him to invite and host Hemedti in Nairobi

Rigathi Gachagua, the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party and former deputy president, has made new claims about his role in facilitating high-level foreign meetings during his time in office. Speaking in an interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer, Gachagua revealed that he personally arranged and oversaw a meeting between President William Ruto

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Commentary

Rigathi Gachagua and Irungu Nyakera: The bad omens who doomed Harambee Stars against Madagascar

Harambee Stars’ painful defeat to Madagascar in the CHAN qualifier at Kasarani Stadium has left a bitter taste among Kenyans, and much of the blame has been directed at two figures who were in the stands that night. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and businessman-turned-politician Irungu Nyakera have been branded by fans as bad omens

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Politics

Rigathi Gachagua’s surprise flight switch sparks speculation over his return to Kenya

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s return to the country on Thursday has become a major topic of discussion, not just for his supporters but also for political observers trying to make sense of his sudden change of travel plans. After spending a month in the United States, Gachagua was expected to fly back to Kenya

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Politics

Supporters give Gachagua hero’s welcome as he heads to Kamukunji

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made a return to Kenya after spending nearly two months in the United States, and his arrival drew a huge reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Supporters had camped at the airport through the night, determined to give him what they described as a hero’s welcome. The scenes that

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Politics

Shakeel Shabir links Gachagua’s impeachment to Executive-driven corruption

Hon. Shakeel Shabir has hit back at President William Ruto’s recent claim that members of the National Assembly are demanding bribes from state offices. In his view, the blame should be directed more towards the executive, which he says plays the bigger role in giving out the bribes that fuel corruption. Speaking openly on the

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Politics

“Ruto is using education money to fund Kindiki tours” Gachagua

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken out on the contentious debate over education funding. Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of squandering funds designated for the sector. During his visit to the United States, Gachagua chastised Ruto for breaching a promise he made to Kenyans when he was still

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