President William Ruto is gearing up for significant changes in his Cabinet as the political landscape shifts following the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Insiders have revealed that the anticipated changes aim to enhance Ruto’s collaboration with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and other allies, reflecting a broader approach to governance. The recent developments […]
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recounted the alarming moments leading to his admission at Karen Hospital on Thursday. Gachagua stated that he had been enjoying lunch at Harambee Annex with his legal team and senior officials from the Office of the Deputy President when he suddenly fell ill. “After lunch, we looked at possible areas […]
The security detail for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been reduced after the Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, officially gazetted his impeachment. Gachagua was hospitalized at Karen Hospital in Nairobi at the time of the announcement on Thursday night. Security arrangements around the hospital, which had been heightened prior to the impeachment, were scaled back […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is preparing to face the Senate as he confronts impeachment proceedings aimed at his removal from office. On Wednesday, Speaker Amason Kingi announced that the trial will take place in plenary session after a motion to create an 11-member special committee was withdrawn due to lack of a seconder. The motion, […]
A recent report from the National Assembly indicates that the proposed impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has faced significant opposition from residents across the Mt. Kenya region. This public sentiment was gathered during a nationwide participation exercise conducted on October 4 and 5, 2024. The findings reveal a stark rejection of the impeachment motion, […]
An outspoken Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Member of Parliament has warned MPs from the Mount Kenya region not to underestimate Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Caleb Amisi, a Saboti Member of Parliament, claimed in a statement on Monday that Mt Kenya MPs are popularizing the Deputy President by holding demonstrations in his honor. The ODM MP […]
It is indeed tough times for the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is now set to navigate a tough terrain. A motion aimed at impeaching him is now in the national assembly, set to be tabled earlier next week. It’s up to the deputy president to prepare a strong legal team for him to counter […]
In a recent Facebook post, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reached out to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, urging him to engage with traders from Wakulima Market. DP Gachagua’s message highlighted commitments made during the 2022 campaign, emphasizing the need to protect the livelihoods of those in the market. “My younger brother Governor Johnson Sakaja, traders from […]
Image: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo pictured during the fund drive in support of Isiolo Girls’ High School| Credit: Facebook/GDU-Isiolo County
