Rigathi Gachagua is a Kenyan politician and the current Deputy President of Kenya, having assumed office on September 13, 2022, alongside President William Ruto. He is a member of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, a coalition that won the 2022 general elections.
Before becoming Deputy President, Gachagua served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mathira Constituency, a position he held from 2017 to 2022. He was also appointed as the Deputy President’s running mate in the 2022 elections.
Gachagua is known for his strong political presence and for being a key supporter of President Ruto during the election campaign. He has also been involved in several controversies, but his supporters regard him as a tough, no-nonsense politician with a background in public service and business.
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