The Latest Breaking News from Rigathi Gachagua

‘Shoot them in the leg’: Kenyan president’s anti-protest rhetoric hardens as death toll rises

William Ruto accuses protesters of terrorism and violence two days after 31 people killed in anti-government demonstrations

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Kenya’s forgotten Mau Mau freedom fighters and the impeached deputy president that stood up for them

Kenya’s ousted deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in October 2024, established his name early enough as a forceful politician unafraid to take a stand. These include his aggressive push for justice for Mau Mau ex-freedom fighters and those who survived them. Landless veterans of the guerrilla war against…

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024

Kenya Reintroduces Tax Reforms With New Deputy President

Kenya plans to reintroduce some of the tax hikes that sparked deadly protests earlier this year, the government announced Friday, while a new deputy president was sworn in after weeks of high political drama.

International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024

Kenya’s Ruto nominates interior minister as new deputy president

Kithure Kindiki is chosen to replace Rigathi Gachagua, but the High Court stays his appointment until next week.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024

Kenya Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeached: Why it matters

Two years after taking office, Gachagua fell out with President Ruto, leading to his ouster from office.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024

Kenya's Ruto Nominates New Deputy After Impeachment

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday nominated his interior minister as deputy to replace Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked in a historic impeachment.

International Business Times · Oct 18, 2024

Kenya’s Ruto names new deputy president after Gachagua impeachment

Kenya's parliament on Friday unanimously voted to back the nomination of President William Ruto's pick to replace his deputy Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked in a historic impeachment.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024

Kenya's deputy president ousted in historic impeachment

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ousted from office on Thursday after being impeached in an unprecedented political saga that has gripped the nation.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2024

Kenya Senate To Vote On Deputy President's Impeachment

Kenya's upper house of parliament is set to vote Thursday on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an unprecedented political saga that has gripped the nation.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024

Kenyan court rejects bid to stop Deputy President's ouster

A Kenyan court on Tuesday dismissed a last-minute attempt to halt the Senate's debate and vote on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 16, 2024