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Dorcas Rigathi

Also known as: Pastor Dorcas Rigathi · Reverend Dorcas Rigathi · Mama boys · Rev. Dorcas Rigathi

Dorcas Rigathi — spouse of Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, traveling with him on diaspora engagement tours.

2026-04-272026-09-19

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Dorcas Rigathi, arrived in the city on Friday, September 18, 2026, where he received a warm welcome from Kenyans gathered to receive him.

    Gachagua touches down in Kansas City in latest push for US Diaspora support
  3. Capital News

    Gachagua arrived in the city together with his spouse Dorcas Rigathi, where he is expected to continue engaging Kenyans living in the state.

    Gachagua moves to Kansas City as US tour continues
  4. August 2026
  5. Capital News

    The former Deputy President left Kenya on August 26 alongside his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, for an extended US stay expected to last about 50 days.

    Gachagua leaves Malala, Methu to steer DCP as he engages Kenyans in US
  6. Capital News

    According to Gachagua, his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, was the only other person involved in preparing the document, having typed out the statement after he wrote it.

    Gachagua reveals how he kept NIS from accessing his speech
  7. The Standard

    He claimed that he wrote the speech himself while his wife, Dorcas Rigathi, typed it and only way to access it was through her.“So, unless you get to Mama Boys (Dorcas), you can’t get to me.” Stay informed.

    Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
  8. May 2026
  9. Capital News

    The meeting was attended by several political allies and supporters, including his spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, MP Wakili Edward Muriu, as well as various MCAs, aspirants, and political figures from Murang’a County.

    Gachagua Launches UK Diaspora DCP Chapter, Promises “Better Kenya” in Political Outreach Tour
  10. Citizen Digital

    The former DP was accompanied by his spouse, Dorcas Rigathi, and a delegation. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); “With my delegati

    Gachagua arrives in London to engage Kenyans in diaspora
  11. Citizen Digital

    ational Assembly lawyers reject Gachagua’s fair hearing claims By Dzuya Walter May 13, 2026 02:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi

    National Assembly lawyers reject Gachagua’s fair hearing claims
  12. Citizen Digital

    in court to challenge impeachment By Moses Kinyanjui May 07, 2026 07:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua accompanied by his wife Dorcas Rigathi

    Gachagua back in court to challenge impeachment
  13. April 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    s in court to challenge impeachment By Dzuya Walter April 27, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua accompanied by his wife Dorcas Rigathi

    Gachagua appears in court to challenge impeachment

Yesterday

  1. DCP leader Gachagua arrives in Kansas City for diaspora engagement

    DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, on the third stop of his United States tour to engage Kenyans living in the state. The visit, accompanied by his spouse Rev. Dorcas Rigathi, follows earlier stops in Spokane and Portland as part of his extended diaspora engagement efforts.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua continues US tour in Kansas City with spouse

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, as part of an extended US tour to engage with Kenyans living abroad. Gachagua, who departed Kenya on August 26, is traveling with his spouse Dorcas Rigathi and said he has been encouraged by the reception from diaspora Kenyans since beginning the tour.

    18 September 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 30 August

  1. Gachagua leaves DCP deputies to lead party during US tour

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has delegated party leadership to Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala and Secretary General-designate Senator John Methu while he spends about 50 days in the United States engaging the diaspora ahead of 2027 elections.

    30 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Gachagua kept speech contents from government and intelligence

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he personally wrote his latest political address and limited access to it to prevent government officials and the National Intelligence Service from learning its contents beforehand. Only his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, was involved in preparing the document, which she typed after he wrote it.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua calls on Ruto to suspend housing levy, cut taxes

    Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on President William Ruto to suspend the Affordable Housing Levy and review PAYE tax bands to ease the burden on workers, arguing that Kenyans lose between 45 and 50 per cent of their monthly income to taxes and statutory deductions.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Gachagua launches DCP UK diaspora chapter, addresses governance concerns

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with Kenyans in the United Kingdom to outline his Democratic Change Party agenda and engaged the diaspora on governance issues. He launched the DCP UK Diaspora Chapter and encouraged diaspora members to remain engaged with developments in Kenya and advocate for reforms.

    17 May 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 16 May

  1. Opposition DCP leader Gachagua visits London diaspora

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in London to engage with Kenyans in the diaspora and mobilise election funds ahead of the 2027 General Election. He argued that diaspora contributions through investments and remittances are undermined by unfavourable government policies.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. National Assembly lawyers defend Gachagua impeachment fairness

    Lawyers representing the National Assembly and petitioners in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have dismissed his claims of being denied a fair hearing, arguing that impeachment proceedings are political in nature and guided by constitutional and parliamentary processes. The Speaker's lawyers also defended the conduct of the proceedings, rejecting allegations of bias.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Gachagua returns to court challenging October 2024 impeachment

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appeared before a three-judge bench at the Milimani Law Courts on May 7 to challenge his impeachment from office, arguing the October 2024 process was unconstitutional and irregular. Gachagua abandoned his prayer for reinstatement and instead sought compensation and declarations that the impeachment violated the Constitution and legal procedures.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Former Deputy President Gachagua challenges impeachment in court

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented himself at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday for the hearing of a petition challenging his impeachment from office. He argues that the impeachment process was marred by procedural irregularities, violation of constitutional safeguards, and denial of his right to a fair hearing.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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