Tetu, Nyeri County – January 5, 2025
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in his characteristic fiery tone, took center stage today during a Sunday service at The Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Tetu. The embattled politician, ousted in 2024 following a highly publicized impeachment, used the pulpit to defend his legacy and sound an alarm on growing insecurity in the Mount Kenya region.
“A Price for Honesty”
Addressing a packed congregation, Gachagua described his impeachment as a political consequence of his unwavering commitment to the truth. “I was not removed for failing the people but for refusing to lie to them,” he asserted. The former deputy president claimed his candor about unfulfilled government promises earned him powerful enemies.
Gachagua also criticized unnamed leaders for prioritizing political expediency over the needs of the electorate, suggesting that his downfall was orchestrated by those threatened by his transparency.
Mount Kenya on Edge
Switching gears, Gachagua issued a stark warning about the resurgence of criminal gangs, including the infamous Mungiki sect, which terrorized parts of Kenya in the past. He painted a grim picture of the region’s security situation, describing the revival of these gangs as “a ticking time bomb.”
In an unprecedented move, he called for international intervention. “Let the ICC take notice. We cannot wait for atrocities to unfold before we act,” he urged, challenging local leaders to petition the global tribunal to monitor these developments.
A Leader Reimagined?
The church service, attended by hundreds of locals, appeared as much a spiritual gathering as a subtle political rally. Supporters in the audience lauded Gachagua’s resilience, viewing his remarks as a sign that the outspoken politician might still harbor ambitions for a political comeback.
While Rigathi Gachagua’s words continue to divide opinion, his message was unequivocal: his chapter in Kenya’s political narrative is far from over.