Also known as: Pastor Dorcas Rigathi · Reverend Dorcas Rigathi · Mama boys · Rev. Dorcas Rigathi · Rev. Dorcas · Former Second Lady Rev. Dorcas Rigathi
Dorcas Rigathi — spouse of Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, raised concerns over substance abuse crisis among Kenya's youth.
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Dorcas Rigathi raises alarm over alcohol, drug abuse among young men in Kenya By Citizen Reporter October 11, 2026 07:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Second Lady Rev. …
Dorcas Rigathi raises alarm over alcohol, drug abuse among young men in KenyaCapital News
… Gachagua arrived in Boston with his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru, popularly known as Mejja Donk. …
Gachagua Takes Diaspora Consultations to Boston as US Tour Nears EndCitizen Digital
… During a visit to Dallas in August 2025, Kenyans in the diaspora welcomed Gachagua with a “Karibu Wamunyoro, Texas” sign at a residence where he and his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, were hosted. …
'My home away from home': Gachagua takes Wamunyoro spirit to Dallas as he meets KenyansCitizen 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 supportCapital 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 continuesCapital 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 USCapital 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 speechThe 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 levyCapital 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 TourCitizen 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 diasporaRev. Dorcas Rigathi has raised concerns over substance abuse, suicide, and crime affecting young men in Kenya, claiming that half of university students struggle with alcohol and drug abuse and that at least 10 university students die by suicide daily. The figures cited could not be independently verified.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rev. Dorcas Rigathi has raised concerns over substance abuse, suicide, and crime affecting young men in Kenya, claiming that half of university students struggle with alcohol and drug abuse and that at least 10 university students die by suicide daily. The figures cited could not be independently verified.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Boston as his US tour nears completion, continuing consultations with Kenyans in the diaspora and emphasizing their potential contribution to Kenya's development.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is in Dallas, Texas, engaging Kenyans living in the diaspora, describing the state as his "home away from home." His visit included photos of a residence displaying an "I Love Wamunyoro" sign, connecting to his rural home in Mathira, Nyeri County.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →