Rigathi Gachagua

DATE OF BIRTH


1965

GENDER


Male

OCCUPATION


Businessman, Politician

FAMILY


Married. Brother to late former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua.

BIOGRAPHY


Education: Early learning at Kabiruini Primary School. O- Levels and A-Levels at Kianyaga High School. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree; Political Science and Literature from University of Nairobi where he studied between 1985 and 1988. After that, he did Paramilitary Training at the Administration Police Institute in 1990.  He did an Advanced Public Administration Course at Kenya School of Government between 1999 and 2000. 

Early career: He worked in the Office of the President as a District Officer Cadet from 1990. He then rose to Personal Assistant to the Head of Public Service in 1991. He served as District Officer In charge of Ng’arua Division, Laikipia District from 1997 to 1999.

He served as Uhuru Kenyatta's Personal Assistant when he was Minister for Local Government. For four years between 2002 and 2006, Rigathi Gachagua was the custodian of Uhuru Kenyatta’s diary as his PA. As a Kanu presidential candidate in 2002, Mr Kenyatta travelled with Mr Gachagua throughout the country.

Mr Gachagua was the Mathira Constituency Member of Parliament between 2017 and 2022, when he ran for Deputy President as William Ruto's running mate on a UDA ticket. Dr Ruto and Mr Gachagua won the 2022 Presidential election and now serve as President and Deputy President respectively. 

Latest articles on Rigathi Gachagua:

  1. DP Gachagua: Revival of the economy is on course

    Gachagua says the economy is stable and that Kenyans should not worry.

    Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
  2. PREMIUM Puzzle of two titles for Sh1.5bn land claimed by DP Gachagua

    The property’s file could not be traced at the registry, the judge was told.

    Rigathi Gachagua
  3. PREMIUM How ‘unbwogable’ Toyota conquers Kenya’s Safari Rally

    The big question is whether Toyota will achieve another dominant performance, having won the past three editions.

    Frenchman Sebastien Ogier (right) and his navigator Vincent Landais of Britain
  4. PREMIUM Gachagua no longer at ease in bid to control the mountain

    The quest to become the region’s de facto leader has seen the DP ignite vicious political battles in the region.

  5. President, DP pay Sh15 million for 1,000 goats at Kimalel goat auction

    Ruto insisted on cash payments to avoid debt.

    Christmas
  6. PREMIUM Budget boss wants Sh1.5bn inflated salaries chopped

    The Controller of Budget has demanded the reallocation of more than Sh1.5 billion in over-budgeted salaries of State officers.

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  7. Ruto, Gachagua watch as Homa Bay, Busia win Talanta Hela titles

    The finals were a culmination of the tournament that started at the grassroots level in all the 47 counties.

  8. We are out of the ICU, Gachagua says on state of Kenyan economy

    Deputy President blames former government under Kenyatta for sinking the country deep into foreign debt.

  9. Rigathi Gachagua takes oath of office

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    Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he took oath of office
  10. Stop daring floods –you’ll die, DP Gachagua warns Kenyans

    El Nino-related flooding in Kenya has killed 76 people and displaced 34,155 households.

  11. Governors clash with Gachagua on El Nino response funds

    DP says counties need to reallocate funds in their budgets.

    Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru
  12. PREMIUM Mutua: Moses Kuria, a live grenade

    Kuria is a heavyweight in Kenya’s byzantine politics. He’s both a chameleon and a viper all rolled into one.

    Moses Kuria
  13. DP Gachagua orders crackdown on sellers of fake medicines

    The DP calls for a multi-agency approach to stamp out sale of fakes.

    Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
  14. Help your boyfriends quit drugs, Second Lady tells varsity girls

    Dorcas Rigathi has expressed concern that boys have been neglected and called for proper parenting and empowerment initiatives, describing them as 'seed carriers' for the next generation.

  15. Gachagua: I will account for Ruto’s foreign trips

    Gachagua assures Kenyans Ruto is focused on wooing investors.

    Rigathi Gachagua in Embu
  16. I’ll work with transport sector to end drug abuse: Gachagua

    Mr Gachagua said the ills are destroying lives of young people.

  17. How Ruto and Gachagua brokered deal to save Wamatangi from impeachment

    An 8-hour meeting was held on Monday at DP's residence with county leaders and the Governor.

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  18. PREMIUM Gachagua’s allocation beats Ruto’s in Sh187bn mini budget

    DP and his wife are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the mini budget tabled in Parliament.

  19. Laws set for review to end double taxation: DP Gachagua assures Kenyans in diaspora

    Rigathi Gachagua met with Kenyans during his trip to Belgium and Germany.

    DP Rigathi Gachagua in Belgium
  20. PREMIUM Mashujaa Day: Ruto's balancing act

    The celebration of national heroes comes at a time when the country is facing a myriad of challenges.

    Mashujaa Day in Kericho