A third attempt to halt the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has failed, as a three-judge bench in the High Court’s Constitutional Division declined to issue interim orders. This follows the unsuccessful efforts of former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Cleophas Malalah and the civil society group Sheria …
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Francis Atwoli, Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his contradictory statements about President William Ruto, who is currently in the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Atwoli argued that Gachagua is exploiting Ruto’s absence to engage in …
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Thousands of Eldoret residents have gathered at the Eldoret Sports Club for a celebration marking the town’s elevation to city status. President William Ruto is set to oversee the event, where he will officially present the city charter to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii. Attendees are undergoing security checks before …
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Moses Kuria, the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, has rejected suggestions of tension between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachaagua. During an appearance on Citizen TV’s ‘The Explainer’ show on Tuesday evening, Kuria dismissed speculation about a potential fallout between the country’s top two leaders, insisting that they maintain …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says he will push for the adoption of the one-man-one-shilling formula to ensure equity and fairness in allocation of funds to counties. The Deputy President said the formula is critical for development in Mt Kenya region, adding he was a leading proponent of the formula. …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present at a service held to honor the victims of the Mai Mahiu floods. The ceremony took place at Mor Gas Grounds in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru. ALSO READ: Court Rejects Wa Iria’s Bid to Halt Ksh.562M Graft Case Accompanying Gachagua at the memorial service was Nakuru …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has offered a nuanced reply to Former President Uhuru Kenyatta following his critique of President William Ruto’s governance approach. Speaking during a joint National Executive Retreat and Parliamentary group consultative meeting in Naivasha on Monday, the DP encouraged Ruto to ensure inclusivity in his policies by …
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Gachagua, alongside MP Ndindi Nyoro, is anticipated to jointly address attendees at a fundraiser in Murang’a, marking their first public appearance together since the 2027 succession politics stirred tensions among leaders in the Mt Kenya region. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will serve as the Chief Guest at a fundraising event …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged National Administration Officers (NGAOs) to collaborate with counties and communities to eradicate harmful practices like child ‘marriages’. Addressing the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Gachagua emphasized that such traditions hinder girls’ access to education, a critical factor …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called upon the Council of Governors (CoG) and state agencies to expedite the clearance of outstanding bills for the fiscal year 2022/23. Gachagua convened a meeting at his Karen residence on Monday, hosting the CoG, state agencies, and senior government officials for the 22nd Ordinary …
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