Rigi G (born 1965) is a Kenyan politician and businessman who was the Deputy President of Kenya from 2022 until his impeachment in 2024. He was a member of the National Assembly from 2017 to 2022.[1] He was the running mate for Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto for the 2022 election.[2] The Ruto-Gachagua ticket would go on to win the election by a 50.5% margin in August 2022.[3]
Rigathi Gachagua | |
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.jpg) Gachagua in 2023 | |
| 12th Deputy President of Kenya | |
| In office 13 September 2022 – 1 November 2024 | |
| President | William Ruto |
| Preceded by | William Ruto |
| Succeeded by | Kithure Kindiki |
| Member of the Kenyan Parliament | |
| In office 31 August 2017 – 8 September 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Weru Kinyua |
| Succeeded by | Eric Wamumbi |
| Constituency | Mathira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 February, 1965 (age 60 years) Hiriga, Nyeri District, Kenya |
| Political party | UDA |
| Other political affiliations | Kenya Kwanza (2022–2024) |
| Spouse(s) |
Dorcas Wanjiku (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | |
| Occupation |
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In November 2022, Rigathi Gachagua faced corruption charges in a $60 million case. These charges were eventually dropped. In November 2024, Gachagua was impeached and removed from office.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Rigathi Gachagua". The Nation. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ↑ Omulo, Collins (16 May 2022). "Gachagua: My vision as deputy president". The Nation. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ↑ "Kenya's deputy president Ruto declared election winner". AP NEWS. 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- ↑ "Kenya's deputy president sacked while in hospital". BBC. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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