Also known as: former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua · Gachagua · his former deputy
Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged during a press conference in Mombasa that President William Ruto cannot hold organic political meetings in the Mt. Kenya region and must pay attendees to show up, citing an example from a recent burial event where he claimed the President brought 8,000 people and paid them 2,000 shillings each.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto says no one will decide for the Mt Kenya region on its presidential choice in 2027, emphasizing residents will assess his record. The remarks come as his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached, has claimed the region was duped into supporting Ruto and subsequently neglected.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders aligned with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have campaigned in Mombasa County, urging residents to vote out incumbent officials and address issues including economic hardship, youth unemployment, and development disparities. Political analysts view the tour as early groundwork for coalition building and voter mobilization.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
During a development tour of Murang'a County, President William Ruto dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims that he must seek approval from regional political figures to secure Mt. Kenya support, stating "I will not kneel" and emphasizing that leadership should be judged on performance rather than political influence.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah claims he received Sh5 million in cash from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, allegedly delivered by an aide called "Ngotho" at a petrol station, which Gachagua later said was meant to help with constituency obligations and fundraiser pressures.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
The United Opposition is pushing President Ruto to increase compensation packages for victims of protest deaths and injuries, with Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka calling for a minimum of Ksh.10 million rather than the government's proposed Ksh.3 million. Opposition leaders also criticized the government's handling of the rising cost of living and fuel prices.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has alleged he received Ksh.5 million from Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua during his tenure as Deputy President, money he now suspects may have been intended to influence him or may have originated from misappropriated public resources.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi, are touring Kwale County with planned stops in Samburu, Kinango, and Likoni Ferry. The tour follows a two-day campaign in Ukambani and is part of the opposition's nationwide strategy to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 elections.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →