Rigathi Gachagua is a Kenyan politician who currently serves as the Deputy President of Kenya, having assumed office on September 13, 2022. He was elected alongside President William Ruto in the 2022 general elections under the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. Before becoming Deputy President, Gachagua served as the Member of Parliament for Mathira Constituency in Nyeri County.
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Background:
- Full Name: Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua
- Born: 1965, Nyeri County, Kenya
- Education: Studied political science and public administration at the University of Nairobi.
- Professional Career:
- Worked as a District Officer in various regions across Kenya.
- Held positions in public administration and private consultancy before entering politics.
Political Career:
- Elected MP for Mathira Constituency in 2017.
- Known for his close alliance with William Ruto during the 2022 elections.
- As Deputy President, Gachagua has focused on economic recovery, agriculture, and rural development. His leadership style and candid remarks have made him a notable figure in Kenyan politics.
- R G was impeached
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