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Rigathi Gachagua

Kenyan opposition politician, former Deputy President and leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).

ReportedLatest source dated 2026-08-23Last reviewed 2026-10-26

What did Rigathi Gachagua actually say?

2026-08-23, Church service, Nyeri

Reported
“I want to laud President Uhuru for rejecting any attempts by Ruto to work with him.”[1]

Context. Responding to President Ruto's claim that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was backing the opposition; urged Kenyatta not to cooperate with Ruto. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2026-07-23, Requiem mass for James Muigai and Zachariah Gakinya (venue not stated in source)

Reported
“We are angry and we will teach you a lesson for what you've done to us.”[2]

Context. Speaking at a requiem mass for two youths killed during the Ol Kalou by-election, in which DCP fielded Sammy Ngotho; accused the government of mistreating the Mt Kenya region. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2025-09-13, Address to supporters, Murang'a

Reported
“I have returned to announce that I have agreed to run for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya”[3]

Context. Announcing he would run against President William Ruto in the 2027 general election on the DCP ticket. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2024-10-08, National Assembly of Kenya, Nairobi - defence against the impeachment motion

Reported
“Search your conscience and decide if Rigathi Gachagua is guilty of any of these allegations”[4, 5]

Context. Responding in the National Assembly to the impeachment motion before the vote that passed 281-44. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2024-10-08, National Assembly of Kenya, Nairobi - defence against the impeachment motion

Reported
“It was President Ruto who assured that no Kenyan would be brutally evicted.”[4]

Context. Rebutting an impeachment ground over his comments on Nairobi River evictions. Follow the source link for the full statement.

Sources

  1. Gachagua urges Uhuru to reject handshake with RutoCitizen Digital, 2026-08-23, secondary source
  2. 'We're angry and we'll teach you a lesson!' Gachagua warns Ruto over alleged betrayal of Mt. KenyaCitizen Digital, 2026-07-23, secondary source
  3. Former Kenya's deputy president declares bid to oust President William Ruto in 2027Africanews, 2025-09-15, secondary source
  4. Gachagua defends himself in impeachment hearing, calls motion political and unjustifiedCapital FM, 2024-10-08, secondary source
  5. Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi GachaguaAl Jazeera, 2024-10-08, secondary source

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  • 2026-10-26 Record published.

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