Rigathi Gachagua
Kenyan opposition politician, former Deputy President and leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
Latest statement source 23 Aug 2026Archived 26 Oct 202610 sources
I want to laud President Uhuru for rejecting any attempts by Ruto to work with him.
Responding to President Ruto's claim that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was backing the opposition; urged Kenyatta not to cooperate with Ruto.
We are angry and we will teach you a lesson for what you've done to us.
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.
I have returned to announce that I have agreed to run for the presidency of the Republic of Kenya
Announcing he would run against President William Ruto in the 2027 general election on the DCP ticket.
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Responding in the National Assembly to the impeachment motion before the vote that passed 281-44.
It was President Ruto who assured that no Kenyan would be brutally evicted.
Rebutting an impeachment ground over his comments on Nairobi River evictions.
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Original sources
- SecondaryGachagua urges Uhuru to reject handshake with RutoCitizen Digital · 23 Aug 2026
- Secondary'We're angry and we'll teach you a lesson!' Gachagua warns Ruto over alleged betrayal of Mt. KenyaCitizen Digital · 23 Jul 2026
- SecondaryFormer Kenya's deputy president declares bid to oust President William Ruto in 2027Africanews · 15 Sep 2025
- SecondaryGachagua defends himself in impeachment hearing, calls motion political and unjustifiedCapital FM · 8 Oct 2024
- SecondaryKenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi GachaguaAl Jazeera · 8 Oct 2024
Archive note
26 Oct 2026 Published after review.
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