About
Rigathi Gachagua served as Deputy President following the 2022 general election and later became a central figure in post-2022 political realignments. He has cultivated a strong regional base and positioned his platform around citizen-focused politics, regional economic interests, and governance reforms. His political journey continues to be closely watched in the lead-up to 2027.
Key issues
- Regional economic empowerment
- Governance and institutional reforms
- Agriculture and rural enterprise
- Support for local businesses
- Devolution and local development
- Citizen-centred leadership
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Background
Offices held
- Deputy President
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In the news
- Ruto, Uhuru, Kalonzo and other leaders mourn Martha Karua's fatherCitizen Digital · 28 Sep 2026
- Gachagua accuses opposition allies of being 'slippery' over unity dealThe Standard Politics · 27 Sep 2026
- Wanga, ODM take broad-based gospel to Kisumu, drum up support for RutoCitizen Digital · 27 Sep 2026
- Gachagua reveals how alcohol once made his life stall as he warns against drinking in Mt KenyaK24 Digital · 26 Sep 2026
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