Senator Cherargei petitions NCIC to investigate and prosecute Gachagua over alleged hate speech
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has formally petitioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and prosecute former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of making public statements that amount to ethnic profiling and hate speech against the Kalenjin community. In a letter dated 27 July 2026, Cherargei urged
UDA Dominates By-Elections, Secures 90% of Seats with Broad-Based Partners – Duale
NAIROBI— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said the outcome of the recent parliamentary and senatorial by-elections clearly reflects the prevailing political landscape in Kenya, with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) emerging as the dominant force. Speaking on the results of the ten contests held across different parts of the
CS Duale Fires Back at Gachagua: ‘Produce Evidence or Stop Reckless Allegations’ on SHA Claims
GARISSA— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations leveled by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, daring him to substantiate claims of massive debts owed to faith-based health facilities and personal involvement in a controversial KSh 104 billion contract for the Social Health Authority (SHA). In
City Lawyer Ahmednasir Meets His Match, Becomes a Lone Prominent Figure in Rigathi Gachagua’s Corner
In what many Kenyans have described as an attempt to reclaim political relevance after his impeachment, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has tried to position himself as the champion of Northern Kenya, levelling serious corruption allegations against elected leaders from the region. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi was the first prominent
Northern Kenya Media Practitioners Boycott Gachagua Interview Over Divisive Rhetoric
NAIROBI— Northern Kenya media practitioners have collectively withdrawn from a planned roundtable interview with Rigathi Gachagua, citing his recent statements as divisive and inconsistent with national unity. In a statement released on January 22, 2026, the practitioners expressed “deep regret” at terminating the scheduled discussion, explaining that proceeding would violate
Fact-Check: Former Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Statements
BY: Siyad Jimale Amin Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua must clearly direct his criticisms toward specific institutions or individuals rather than conflating unrelated issues. He should clarify whether his grievances are with governors and MPs from Northern Kenya, the Ministry of Education, the Somali community, or concerns over the prudent
Northern Kenya Leaders Rebuke Gachagua: Region ‘Underdeveloped by Policy Design,’ Not Leadership Failure
WAJIR— Pastoralist leaders have sharply criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent claims that Northeastern Kenya leaders looted over Sh1 trillion in devolution funds since 2013 while failing to develop local schools. The leaders argue that the region’s underdevelopment stems from deliberate post-independence policies, not greed or incompetence.
MP Keynan Slams Gachagua for ‘Malicious Falsehoods’ Linking BBS Mall to Minnesota Fraud
NAIROBI— Eldas MP Adan Keynan has launched a scathing attack on former impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of deliberately spreading “false and malicious” claims that the iconic BBS Mall in Eastleigh was built using proceeds from a fraud scheme in Minnesota, United States. In a statement, Keynan described
Wajir East MP Aden Daud Slams Gachagua For ‘Inflammatory’ Claims Linking Somali-Owned Malls to Minnesota Fraud
Nairobi — Wajir East MP Aden Daud has launched a scathing attack on impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accusing him of “reckless and inflammatory” ethnic profiling after linking Somali-owned commercial malls in Kenya to alleged fraud in Minnesota, United States. In a press statement, MP Aden Daud described Gachagua’s





