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
- Gachagua urges Uhuru to reject handshake with RutoCitizen Digital, 2026-08-23, secondary source
- '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
- Former Kenya's deputy president declares bid to oust President William Ruto in 2027Africanews, 2025-09-15, secondary source
- Gachagua defends himself in impeachment hearing, calls motion political and unjustifiedCapital FM, 2024-10-08, secondary source
- Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi GachaguaAl Jazeera, 2024-10-08, secondary source
Change history
- 2026-10-26 Record published.
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