Rigathi Gachagua has proved himself a master of contradiction—an opportunistic tribal chameleon whose hypocrisy and divisive rhetoric have no place in Kenya’s leadership.
Impeached in October 2024 for gross constitutional violations ranging from corruption to stoking ethnic strife Gachagua’s bitter comeback tour has only exposed his flip-flopping and opportunism, justifying his removal as a national safeguard.
As DP, Gachagua once extolled the “profit” in low literacy, claiming in March 2024 that less-educated Kenyans abroad—humble and unpretentious—succeeded in menial jobs exporting tea and maize to “illiterate” Arabs with no taste for “good food.” He disparaged the educated as “proud know-it-alls,” implying that ignorance breeds obedience and success.
But post-impeachment, he reversed course—attacking President Ruto’s own aides as “illiterate,” citing Farouk Kibet, allegedly a Class 6 dropout, and Oscar Sudi as evidence of incompetence in government. This blatant hypocrisy lays bare a man who bends his views to fit his vengeance—and risks undermining youth by casting education as situational.
Even more worrying is his tribal politics. Gachagua aggressively negotiated eight Cabinet slots for Mt. Kenya out of 22 favoring “shareholding” over national balance offering incoherent justifications when challenged on equity. His impeachment cited this tribal incitement, warning of renewed 2007-style tensions. And even during U.S. tours, he continues espousing Kikuyu-centric rhetoric, alienating other communities and chipping away at national unity.
Kenyans owe thanks to MPs for ejecting this uncontrollable demagogue. With rants that are tribal, erratic and self-serving, Gachagua is a relic of divisive politics—and Kenya deserves leaders who build, not betray.
