Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains constitutionally eligible to contest the presidency in 2027 despite a setback in the High Court in his impeachment case.

This is according to lawyer Peter Manyonge Wanyama, who argues that the legal process is still ongoing and that the final determination of the former deputy president’s political future rests with the Supreme Court.

“The Constitution provides adequate safeguards, checks, and balances regarding the fate of the impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His fate lies in the Supreme Court, not the High Court or the Court of Appeal,” Wanyama stated.

According to the lawyer, while Gachagua may have encountered legal hurdles at the High Court level, the Constitution protects his political rights until all available avenues of appeal have been exhausted.

“Although he has faced setbacks at the High Court, it is important to note that until the Supreme Court upholds the decision, Rigathi Gachagua remains eligible to vie for the presidency,” he explained.

Wanyama further argued that Kenyan constitutional law does not automatically disqualify a candidate from elective office before the completion of the entire judicial process.

“According to the Constitution, a person is not disqualified from running for election unless all avenues for appeal have been exhausted,” he added.

The lawyer cautioned both supporters and critics of Gachagua against drawing premature conclusions from the High Court ruling, insisting that the legal battle is far from over.

“Therefore, for those on the opposite side, it is premature to celebrate or lament the High Court’s decision. The process is not yet complete,” Wanyama said.

The remarks come amid heightened political and legal debate surrounding Gachagua’s impeachment case, which has emerged as one of the most consequential constitutional disputes in recent years.

The High Court on Monday, June 8, 2026, upheld Gachagua’s impeachment but awarded him Ksh50 million in damages.

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Former nominated Senator and 2022 Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant, Millicent Omanga, has officially left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), signaling a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The announcement was made by the DCP leader and former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, who welcomed Omanga to the party, hailing her as “Mama Miradi” for her grassroots development initiatives and people-focused leadership.

In a statement shared on X on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Gachagua emphasised that DCP is committed to citizen-centered politics, asserting that the party “listens to the people every step of the way and leaves no Kenyan behind.”

“Welcome to DCP Party Senator Millicent Omanga, Mama Miradi. Our party stands with the people; we listen to them every step of the way and this is the home for people-oriented leadership. We recognize and affirm every citizen of Kenya and we leave no Kenyan behind,” Gachagua stated.

He described Omanga’s move as a boost to the party’s efforts to expand its national footprint and strengthen its grassroots engagement.

Her departure from UDA, where she previously contested the Nairobi Woman Representative seat, is seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 elections.

Omanga’s shift could reshape alliances in Nairobi politics, especially as parties consolidate support bases ahead of the next general election.

The DCP has welcomed the move as part of its broader strategy to attract leaders with strong public appeal and grassroots networks, aiming to challenge established political formations and present a viable alternative for voters across the country.

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Kipipiri Member of Parliament (MP) Wanjiku Muhia’s father, John Muhia Njoroge, has died.

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, on Friday, January 2, 2026, took to his official social media accounts to mourn the death of the lawmaker’s father.

Gachagua, in his condolence message, revealed that Muhia Njoroge had been battling kidney failure for a period of 12 years.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing on of Mr. John Muhia Njoroge, loving dad to the Kipipiri Member of Parliament Hon. Wanjiku Muhia. The late Njoroge Muhia demonstrated courage and great resilience in life having had a twelve-year battle with kidney failure,” Gachagua stated.

He mourned him as a champion and a family man who brought forth a great leader, Wanjiku Muhia.

“The people of Kipipiri have lost a champion and a family man who brought forth a great leader Hon. Wanjiku Muhia and her siblings have demonstrated. My family and I send our deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Njoroge Muhia and the people of Kipipiri on this painful loss,” Gachagua stated.

“I pray for peace and strength during this difficult moment. May you find comfort and courage in the Lord God to bear this grief. May the Almighty God rest the Soul of Mr. Njoroge Muhia in eternal peace and perpetual light shine upon him forever.”

This comes barely four days after Embakasi North Member of Parliament James Gakuya also announced the death of his mother, who had also been battling a lengthy illness.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence after he lost parliamentary contests in the just concluded by-elections.

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader has congratulated candidates from his party who won in Thursday’s by-elections, describing the party as an emerging political force with grassroots appeal.

In a statement issued on Friday, Gachagua commended the three newly elected leaders for securing victories in their respective ward races.

He noted that the wins were a milestone for DCP, which he described as a relatively new party, highlighting that it had managed to gain traction in a short period.

He attributed the results to the engagement of voters and the efforts of candidates to remain connected with their communities throughout the campaigns.

“On behalf of the DCP party and our members, I offer congratulations to Douglas Masikonde, David Warui, and Dickson Okwiri Aduda for winning the Narok Township, Kariobangi North, and Kisa East wards, respectively,” he said.

Gachagua also praised voters for participating in the elections and for choosing leaders based on their interactions with the community.

He encouraged aspiring politicians within the party to stay active at the grassroots level.

“I urge all those who wish to contest under our party to remain on the ground and continuously engage the electorate,” he stated, adding that the party’s early wins were encouraging for its future growth.

He also extended his congratulations to the DCP candidate in the Magarini parliamentary race, Stanley Karissa Kenga, who lost to the ODM candidate Harrison Kombe.

“Congratulations Hon. Stanley Karissa Kenga our candidate in Magharani for a such strong showing. For a new party-@DCP_Democracy – with no previous inroads in the Coast Region region a credible second is more than acceptable. This now gives an entry into the Coast Region. I will be in the Coast over the holiday season to meet possible aspirants and establish party offices. Well done stanley. We are proud of you!” Gachagua stated.

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The Raila Odinga Secretariat has come out strongly to dismiss rumors circulating online about the health of former Prime Minister and ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga, terming the claims “malicious misinformation” driven by political rivals.

In a hard-hitting statement released on Sunday, Odinga’s Communications Director Dennis Onyango accused a faction led by impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alongside Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa, of orchestrating a coordinated disinformation campaign.

“The political formation of impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his struggling team of Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, among others, are on a familiar campaign of misinformation on the health of former Prime Minister and ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga,” Onyango stated.

He alleged that the group had co-opted sections of traditional media to amplify false reports originating from bloggers and even AI-generated images, portraying them as breaking news.

According to Onyango, the rumors are a continuation of the same smear campaign waged against Odinga earlier this year during his bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), to exploit Odinga’s popularity for political leverage.

“The misinformation is broadcast by the same team that went on a frenzy against Hon. Raila’s bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission earlier this year. Gachagua, Kalonzo & co have co-opted sections of the traditional media that are happily picking feeds from bloggers, including AI-generated images, and broadcasting them as some kind of investigative Breaking News,” the statement read.

“The hope of this team then and now is to bully Hon. Raila to provide a back for them to ride on in their struggle against President William Ruto.”

Raila’s whereabouts

Onyango clarified that Raila Odinga is in good health and recently travelled abroad on a private trip — one of several he has made this year. He dismissed claims that the ODM leader had been flown to Europe for medical reasons.

“The facts are as follows. Hon. Raila has a strong tradition of being open and generous with the country on matters of his health,” Onyango said.

He reminded Kenyans of Odinga’s consistent openness regarding his health in the past, citing public disclosures during his 2010 hospitalization as Prime Minister and his 2021 Covid-19 diagnosis while in the opposition.

“He told the country that he was undergoing a procedure when he was hospitalized as the sitting Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya in June 2010. He told the country that he was diagnosed with COVID and hospitalized as the Opposition leader in 2021. He would do the same today were he to be in the health situation his opponents wish,” the statement read.

“Hon. Raila travelled out of the country on Friday evening – one of the many trips he has made this year, and definitely not the last. He definitely did not travel to Europe, as picked from bloggers and broadcast by some media houses. He is not indisposed, as prayed for by his frustrated opponents.”

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President William Ruto has, for the first time, opened up on how his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua used to blackmail the Members of Parliament (MPs).

Speaking on Monday, March 31, 2025, during an interview with Mt Kenya media houses ahead of his development tour of the region, Ruto said that the blackmail led to the fallout between Gachagua and the MPs, leading to his impeachment.

According to Ruto, Gachagua used to threaten the MPs to worship him, failure to which they would lose their jobs as legislators.

Gachagua, Ruto said, had given the MPs a December 2024 deadline to start bowing to his demands lest they lose their jobs, but the lawmakers decided to fight back, thus impeaching him before December 2024.

“Nikamwabia (Rigathi Gachagua) tufanye kazi ya Wakenya, tuwache hii makesi kidogo kidogo. Ndio huyu yeye ameanza vita na Wabunge, hao wabunge wenye kumuondoa Bunge. Kabla ya Desemba msiponipigia magoti mtaenda nyumbani. Wabunge wakasema kabla Desemba sisi tutakushughulikia. Vita mwenyewe ameanzisha na wabunge,” Ruto said.

Ruto went ahead to claim that the blackmail extended to him, with Gachagua demanding Ksh10 billion to streamline the Mt Kenya region so that the head of state does not become a one term president.

Ruto said he refused to bow to the demand, and subsequently leading to his fallout with Gachagua.

“Wabunge wakaanza vita kwa sababu wameambiwa wasipopiga magoti, wataenda nyumbani. Ikafika mahali nikaelezana na huyu bwana apunguze vita na hawa watu wote. Ikanifikia mimi, unajua mimi (Rigathi) naweza kukufanya one term president, nahitaji bilioni kumi ndio niende niongee na watu wa mlimani nikupangie siasa. I said I will not do it. Kama wewe ndio kuamua one term, amua vile unataka,” he said.

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President William Ruto has received a warning from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua before to his upcoming trip to Central Kenya.

On Monday, March 31, Gachagua visited Wangige in Kiambu county for a quick public meeting in what appeared to be a calculated political maneuver.

As anticipated, the former DP attacked his former boss, claiming that he had started projects that weren’t part of the Kenya Kwanza government.

Gachagua claims that most of the initiatives Ruto plans to start were started by his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta.

“I want to tell the President. You are coming to Mount Kenya to tell us which projects you are working on….But we must say the truth: the projects that are in Central Kenya are those that were initiated by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and you have refused to complete them,” Gachagua said.

Ruto is scheduled to appear on all Central Kenyan vernacular stations before to his tour, a move Gachagua says is intended to deceive the public ahead of the President’s arrival.

“Don’t lie to the people of Mount Kenya. I hear he is going to make an appearance on the radio tonight. Will you listen to him?” Gachagua remarked.

Two days prior, Gachagua had warned the residents of Mount Kenya to be cautious of the President’s purported use of financial inducements to win over the voting bloc.

For the first time since August 2024, when Gachagua was still his deputy, Ruto will be making a thorough tour of the Mount Kenya region. It is anticipated that Ruto, whose tour starts on April 1, will start a number of projects in several counties, including Laikipia, Nyeri, Meru, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, and Kiambu.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against an alleged plot to lick out Chief Justice Martha Koome.

Gachagua has accused the head of state of orchestrating a wider plan to destabilize the Mt. Kenya region by first crippling its political leadership before turning on its economic foundations.

Speaking at a charged church gathering at AIPCA Igembe North in Meru County on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Gachagua alleged that President Ruto, alongside a clique of influential operatives within State House, is systematically eroding the region’s leadership to eliminate any effective resistance.

He also accused President Ruto of killing the Gen Zs during the widely-spread anti-government protests that were witnessed in the country in June 2024.

“Ako na damu ya maGen Z,” Gachagua claimed.

The former DP warned that once political figures have been subdued, businesses in the region will be left vulnerable, as there will be no strong voices left to defend them.

Gachagua framed the alleged scheme to remove CJ Koome as part of this broader effort, arguing that her ouster is not merely an attack on the judiciary but a calculated step in dismantling Mt. Kenya’s influence.

“Rais amepanga kufukuzza Justice Martha Koome,” he said. “Amepanga pale kortini na amehonga watu!” Gachagua added.

He declared that if Ruto proceeds with the plan, he should forget about setting foot in Meru.

“Ukifukuza Martha Koome, usijaribu kukanyanga hapa Meru tena!” he warned, telling the crowd that the community must resist what he described as a deliberate assault on its political and economic standing.

Gachagua also took aim at Meru leaders, including Members of Parliament, accusing them of being summoned and politically compromised to align with the president’s agenda.

He claimed they had abandoned their duty to protect the region and have instead chosen self-preservation.

He further criticised Ruto’s failure to honour his campaign pledges to miraa farmers, pointing out that the president had promised to revitalise the trade by removing barriers that prevent growers from earning better profits.

“Si alikuwa anakuja hapa kwa gari anakula miraa akiwa juu?” he asked the crowd.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has met with over 80 former Members of County Assembly (MCAs) and Councillors from Nairobi County at his Wamunyoro residence.

Taking to his official X account on Thursday, February 20, 2025, just after concluding the engagement, Gachagua stated that the meeting focused on Nairobi’s evolving political landscape and opportunities for strategic engagement.

“This afternoon at our Wamunyoro residence, I met slightly over 80 former MCAs and Councillors from across the Nairobi County,” Gachagua stated.

During the discussions, Gachagua and the former leaders reflected on the changes that have taken place since their time in office, the lessons they have learned, and how these insights could benefit emerging political teams.

“We discussed the changes that have come into play since their days in office, the lessons they have learnt along the way, and as the opportunities these changes and lessons present to our emerging team,” he said.

The meeting also explored the socio-political dynamics of Nairobi, emphasizing where and how to engage in shaping a positive future for the city. With Nairobi being Kenya’s capital and a key political battleground, Gachagua underscored the importance of coordinated efforts to drive meaningful change.

“We also discussed the dynamics of Nairobi and where and how to engage, to affect the positive change we envision. The consultations continue,” Gachagua said.

This afternoon at our Wamunyoro residence, I met slightly over 80 former MCAs and Councillors from across the Nairobi County.

We discussed the changes that have come into play since their days in office, the lessons they have learnt along the way, and as the opportunities these… pic.twitter.com/RFKZ1FVcJs

— Rigathi Gachagua (@rigathi) February 20, 2025

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the William Ruto-led government cannot deal with money launders and other fraudsters conning unsuspecting Kenyans.

Speaking in Uasin Gishu county on Saturday, December 2, on the sidelines of the inaugural Great Chepsaita Cross Country run, DP Gachagua said the government cannot offer any help on money laundering and other frauds.

Instead, the second in command advised Kenyans to exercise extra caution to avoid being conned.

He stated that the country is unable to come up with any legislation to cushion Kenyans against the rackets that perpetrate the frauds.

“Hatuwezi kutengeneza sheria ya kuondoa ‘washwash’ na conmen, ni watu wajichunge na wajue kwamba yote amabayo inapatikana kwa urahisi si kweli (Loosely translates to We can’t come up with laws to deal with ‘wash wash’ and conmen, it is for Kenyans to be careful. They ought to know that nothing good comes easy),” DP Gachagua stated

He added that Kenyans should work hard for their success and avoid falling for get-rich-quick schemes which the fraudsters operate behind.

“We want to ask our people to be careful with those who take advantage of them. When they come to cheat you they will double your money, why can’t they triple theirs?” he added.

In September this year, President William Ruto signed the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting of Terrorism Financing Laws Amendment Bill, 2023.

The bill would amend the Extradition (Contiguous and Foreign Countries) Act (Cap 76) and the Extradition (Commonwealth Countries) Act (Cap. 77) to allow the surrender of a fugitive criminal who consents to be extradited to a requesting State.

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President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua Wednesday morning held a meeting with 32 Mps from Jubilee Party at State House, Nairobi.

Reports indicate that the meeting that kicked off at 8am has been attended by Jubilee members from both the National Assembly and Senate.

The Jubilee MPs have committed to work with the government.

Speaking during the meeting, President Ruto said his government was ready to work with anyone despite the political divide.

Ruto told the MPs that they were a family as they all were elected by Kenyans.

The notable politicians who met the president included Nominated MPs Sabina Chege, Margaret Kamar, MPs Yusuf Hassan (Kamukunji) and Adan Keynan (Eldas). 

The meeting comes hours after the head of state met a section of Raila Odinga’s ODM MPs on Tuesday.

Among them were Phelix Odiwour – Jalang’o – (Lang’ata), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Tom Ojienda (Kisumu), Shakeel Shabir (Independent – Kisumu Town East) and Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo).

The head of state has been on a charm offensive on the opposition side if the series of meetings with members of the Azimio coalition is anything to go by. 

During his meeting with the nine ODM MPs from the Nyanza region, Ruto affirmed that the aim is to foster unity among the leaders to solve the challenges facing Kenyans. 

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United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party leader Deputy President William Ruto who is Kenya Kwanza alliance presidential flag bearer has finally unveiled his running mate choice.

This is after the DP and his allies convened a meeting at his official Karen residence on Saturday, May 14, 2022, which lasted 17 hours.

Addressing the press on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his Karen residence, Ruto said that after the successful meeting, they agreed to settle on Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua.

Ruto thanked Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, his Kandara counterpart Alice Wahome and speaker Justin Muturi, and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru whom Ruto said missed the running post by a whiskerfor making it to the final shortlist, saying that they will work together to strengthen his government.

Kithure Kindiki was in the runners up position.

The meeting had on Saturday failed to reach an agreement on who was best suited to become Dr. Ruto’s running mate choice, between Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua and Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki.

Ruto’s presidential secretariat spokesperson Hussein Mohamed addressed the media from Ruto’s Karen residence at midnight and assured members of the press that the running mate choice will be unveiled on Sunday May 15, 2022.

Ruto was set to unveil its running mate Saturday, ended holding a crisis meeting with his top strategists until midnight, with journalists waiting outside at his Karen official residence.

He had been expected to make the announcement at 11am, but it was later changed to 1pm, 3pm. But it did not happen.

Sources indicate that Ruto was all set to name Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki as his running mate until Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua insisted it must be him.

In Mt Kenya, supporters of Gachagua in Mathira held demonstrations in town insisting that he must be named to deputise Ruto in the presidential election set for August 9.

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Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has torn into Mt. Kenya tycoons days after ODM leader Raila Odinga met them in a bid to seek support in the region.

According to Gachagua, the tycoons who met and endorsed Raila for the presidency are only interested in securing their wealth and creating more in future.

The Deputy President William Ruto ally sought to disapprove the claims by the billionaires that they are out to fight for the interests of Mt. Kenya residents.

” Those rich men do not care about the issues affecting Mt. Kenya residents, they are only interested with protecting their wealth and making more in the next government,” said Gachagua.

The politician while speaking at an event held at DP Ruto’s residence in Karen recalled various instances where the tycoons kept mum as the government suppressed Mt. Kenya locals.

“When our people were evicted from Nyamakima, they dd not meet to address the issue. They also failed to make donations to the displaced persons in Laikipia when the skirmishes broke out. They didn’t even help our people with PEPs during the COVID-19 period, yet they have the wherewithal to purchase face marks for everyone in the region,” he added.

The legislator further added that the Mt. Kenya Foundation have for a long time spread their risks and are not trusting. He said that the foundation financed both former President Mwai Kibaki and his opponent President Uhuru Kenyatta’s campaigns in 2002.

According to Gachagua, financing rivals by the foundation showed that they have no stand and are only interested in securing their wealth and investment opportunities.

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Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has warned Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru over her decision to ditch President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee party for Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

According to Gachagua, UDA is the party that has been chosen by Mt. Kenya people.

The embattled lawmaker now warns that should Waiguru continue ignoring Kirinyaga residents’ party of choice, she risks facing the wrath of the people which he says is more ruthless and long term than State persecution.

Gachagua went ahead to warn that Waiguru will lose her gubernatorial seat in 2022 should she fail to honour residents’ call for her to join UDA.

The warning comes just days after the Krinyaga county chief hinted at decamping the Uhuru camp for the DP Ruto’s hustler nation.

“We applaud Governor Waiguru for the courage, I know they will pester her here and there. But it is better for her to be pestered by police than be punished by citizens. You know the citizens’ punishment is legal it has no appeal once they are done with you it is five years, but this thing of being apprehended on Monday, Friday is a simple thing,” Rigathi told Waiguru.

The Mathira MP who once served as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s personal assistance further extended the welcoming arm to other Jubilee members stating that UDA’s window is wide open for them.

“UDA is a very popular party here and we want to say that all those who are coming are welcome, our party is very democratic, very wide and we will accommodate everybody,” he remarked.

Waiguru’s hint at joining UDA has ignited political rivalry in the region. Kirinyaga County Woman Representative Purity Ngirici is among the closest allies of Ruto who are seeking to battle it out with Waiguru.

Ngirici has already made her bid and has been on several campaign trails to popularise herself to the Kirinyaga electorates.

On her part, Ngirici has maintained that she is ready to face Waiguru in a fair UDA nomination if she makes real her decision to ditch the Jubilee party.

Apart from Ngirici, NARC-Kenya party leader Martha Karua is also in the race to try and unseat Waiguru. Karua has also made it bold that she will be taking her second stab at the Kirinyaga gubernatorial seat after losing in the 2017  General election even after staging several court cases.

Waiguru had earlier admitted that she would lose the Kirinyaga seat if she risked defending it on a Jubilee party ticket.

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Deputy President William Ruto’s allies are crying foul after at least two churches from Mt Kenya region blocked their boss from attending church service that had already been scheduled.

The DP Ruto’s allies who are advocating for his 2022 presidency are now accusing the State of blocking his planned visit to Kieni.

This after the two churches he was scheduled to attend service in cancelled his events. 

DP Ruto, who is currently holding meetings with a section of Mt Kenya leaders, was scheduled to attend service in Mbiriri, Nyeri County on Sunday September 5, but at least two churches have pulled the plug on the events at the last minute.

His weekend itinerary was supposed to culminate in a Sunday service at PCEA Mbiriri but the leadership withdrew the invitation.

The DP’s allies claim that Kieni MP Kanini Kega was behind the withdrawal of the invitation.

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua accused Mr Kega of sabotaging the itinerary.

“Let me advise my good friend that when people offer help to his constituents he should not block it. We are aware he is trying to use the police to block the DP but he will come anyway,” Mr Gachagua said.

Following the withdrawal by PCEA and at least one more church, the DP is said to have settled on Full Gospel Church, still in Mbiriri, where he will worship alongside a battery of other politicians.

At least 45 MPs from Mt Kenya and Nairobi have been holding meetings at the Aberdare Prestige and Royal Cottages in Kieni East.

They endorsed DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid and agreed to use the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party to seek elective posts in the next general election.

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Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has torn into Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua over what he claimed as peddling lies.

Kibicho who was speaking during a televised interview on Wednesday night also told the lawmaker to cease from dragging him and the interior CS Fred Matiang’i into his woes.

According to Kibicho, Gachagua who is allied to Deputy President William Ruto was using the PS and CS Matiang’i as decoys and scapegoats in the case. 

Gachagua who served as Molo District Officer in the late President Daniel Arap Moi’s government was blamed for insinuating that the Interior Ministry was on a witch-hunt of DP Ruto’s allies. 

“Gachagua is an old DO who used rungus during their regime. He has forgotten that when we changed the Constitution, everyone was poised to be accountable for their actions,” stated Kibicho.  

“He keeps thinking that the recklessness continued. I want to tell him that it stopped. He needs to grow up and stop being reckless. He has issues with his own people of Nyeri who stated that he embezzled funds. Let him deal with that and desist from dragging Kibicho and CS Matiang’i in it.”

He, however, declared that no action would be taken against the MP as the Ministry had decided to avoid being dragged into the affair. 

“That is what he is looking for. We will not engage him even as he keeps telling lies on TV,” the PS added. 

Ruto’s allies were accused of creating tension in the country in an attempt to allegedly appease their master. Kibicho claimed that the MPs at times rushed to the DP with fake news and lies on how the police were planning to threaten or assassinate them. 

Kibicho dubbed these politicians as reckless as they seize any advantage to push the DP to find relevance in their allegations. 

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Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he spent millions of money to fund President Uhuru Kenyatta‘s presidential campaigns during the 2013 and 2017 general elections.

Gahagua who spoke during an interview on Monday August 2 alleged that it is President Kenyatta who approached him in 2012 to ask for the funding.

He went further to claim that he is the one who funded Uhuru’s campaigns in the entire Nyeri county during the 2017 October repeat polls.

Without revealing the exact amount he spent, the lawmaker noted that he acquired campaign cars, erected billboards, mobilized people to campaign for the re-election of President Uhuru.

He stated that he offered to sponsor Uhuru and his Deputy William Ruto‘s campaigns as a friend.

“In 2013, Uhuru came to me and I asked me to fund to his campaigns and nobody had an issue with me. I gave money to him as a friend. In 2017 during the repeat Presidential elections,  I told DP Ruto and Uhuru and leave Nyeri for me, where I used my money. I used millions to get cars, I erected billboards and mobilized people to run the campaigns,” he argued.

Gachagua earlier worked as Uhuru’s Personal Assistant in 2002 after the current President plucked him from the business world. 

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Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua on Monday July 26, 2021 secured his release from police custody after managing to raise the hefty cash bail that he was granted after spending the weekend behind bars.

Gachagua appeared before Milimani chief magistrate Lawrence Mugambi on Monday secured his release after paying Sh12 million bail granted by an anti-corruption court in a Sh7.4 billion graft case.

The lawmaker is said to have fraudulently received a sum of Sh7 billion through three different bank accounts in his name at Rafiki Micro-finance Bank. He received the property between 2013 and 2020 in Nairobi while knowing that it formed part of the proceeds of crimes.

Gachagua was arrested at 3am in his Nyeri home on Friday, and faced six counts of economic crimes, including conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption, money laundering, and fraudulent acquisition of public property.

After being released, the lawmaker took to his official social media accounts to reveal how he managed to raise the hefty cash bail in just three hours. He  expressed gratitude to his friends who helped him raise the cash.

“I thank God that I am finally at home with my family after facing trumped up charges by the DCI on orders from State House… I thank all the friends who helped me raise the hefty cash bail in a record three hours,” Rigathi stated.

In addition, Rigathi expressed gratitude to his wife and children, his lawyers and Deputy President William Ruto for the support they accorded him.

Rigathi stated that police officers at the DCI headquarters and Gigiri Police Station had treated him with respect and dignity and were professional in discharging their duties.

During his appearance in court, Gachagua was flanked by members of the Tangatanga wing of the ruling Jubilee Party, among them Kimani Ichung’wa, Irungu Kang’ata, Alice Wahome, Kipchumba Murkomen, Nixon Korir, Aaron Cheruiyot and Gladys Boss Shollei.

Gachagua is accused alongside William Wahome, Anne Ruo, Julianne Makaa, Samuel Ireri, Grace Wambui, Lawrence Kimaru, Irene Wambui, David Nyangi and M/S Rapid Medical Supplies Limited.

They are accused of conspiring to defraud the Nyeri county government of Sh27 million between May 2015 and December 2016. His co-accused persons were, however, not present in court. Gachagua denied any wrongdoing.

In respect of the fraudulent acquisition of public property, it is alleged Gachagua, Nyangi, and Rapid Supplies Ltd fraudulently acquired public property at Sh6 million. The money was part of a payment purportedly for the supply of dialysis machines to Nyeri Provincial General Hospital.

Gachagua further faced two counts of money laundering. He denied indirectly receiving Sh104 million from Bungoma county government and engaging in transactions to conceal the movement of the cash even with the knowledge that it was proceeds of crime.

He also allegedly indirectly received Sh7.5 million from the Kwale government between September 2015 and September 2016 in Nairobi with others not before court.

The court ordered the accused persons to appear before the court on August 3, 2021. A pre-trial was also scheduled for August 9.

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Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua was on Monday July 26, 2021 released on a Kshs.12 million cash bail in a graft case facing him, with an alternative Sh25 million bond or a surety of the similar amount.

Gachagua is facing six counts, including conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption, fraudulent acquisition of property and money laundering.

Appearing before Chief Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi at the Milimani Law Courts, Gachagua denied the graft charges read out to him.

He to deposit his passport with the court and not to contact or interfere with witnesses.

Gachagua who spent the weekend behind bars after being arrested on Friday was represented by lawyers Kioko Kilukumi, Alice Wahome, GladysSholei, Kipchumba Murkomen, Sylvanus Osoro, Irungu Kangata, Gibson Kimani, Wyclife Nyabuto, Amos Kisiwi and Paul Gacheru.

The lawmaker is being accused together with William Mwangi, Anne Ruo, Julianne Makaa, Samuel Ireri, Grace Kariuki, Lawrence Kimaru, Irene Ndigiriri, David Nguru and M/S Rapid Medical Supplies Ltd.

Earlier, Kilukumi asked that Rigathi be admitted to reasonable bail terms, adding that the values quoted in the charge sheet are not determinate on the bail the court should consider.

He also asked the court to consider the accused was arrested on Friday at 3am at his rural home in Nyeri.

Kilukumi urged the court to discourage the aspect of citizens being arrested on a Friday. The case will be mentioned on August 9.

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