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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sparked widespread reactions last evening during a live interview on NTV. Known for his candidness, Gachagua openly addressed various topics, delivering blunt opinions that quickly became the talk of the town.

His remarks ignited a social media frenzy, with Kenyans sharing mixed views online.

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Here are some reactions:

Calvin™ (@calvin_ski): “@rigathi is speaking from experience in the Provincial Administration. He has his facts straight.”

The Government Critic 🇰🇪 (@magwaz3): “Riggy G should be invited to more TV interviews so he can keep spilling the beans.”

Dan Nyagah (@dan_nyagah): “Appreciation tweet for Riggy G. The most truthful man in East and Central Africa.”

Depalma (@OLekonte20): “Truthful Man indeed.”

Grace (@GraceMbatia9): “Our hero and our leader.”

Others noted his demeanor:

JumaCJ (@JumaCJ1): “He looks relaxed. Retirement must be good for him.”

Kendi Majau (@KendiBosset): “Hadi anaglow.”

However, some expressed skepticism about his “truthfulness”:

k0imet 🫠 (@k0imet): “No, he’s not truthful. He’s selectively truthful or ‘truthful’ when convenient. You’ll never know when he’s hiding behind the guise of truth.”

Frank Mwenda o Kaiga (@FTrump100): “We need to end the trend where politicians only speak sense and appear virtuous once out of office. When young people were killed under his regime, he said nothing.”

Oliver Wabwire (@oliverwabwire): “This would’ve ‘hit differently’ if he had resigned ‘on principle’ at the first sign of impropriety. Instead, he had to be forced out ‘kicking & wailing’!”

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Others poked fun at his history:

Evangeline Mukua (@mukua_karimi): “Alaaaa, wewe ni watermelon 🍉 LoL 😂.”

Abuzenga Bazuu (@Dresco126653823): “Mtu wa mitego na shares, kidogo hana shares tena na mitego yake.”

Gachagua has had his share of controversies since his impeachment in October. Most recently, a funeral in Limuru turned chaotic on November 28 when suspected goons disrupted the event, causing mourners to flee. Videos on social media captured the chaos as plastic chairs were thrown at the retreating crowd.

Just days earlier, Gachagua received a hero’s welcome at Ihura Stadium, where thousands cheered him during a surprise appearance. Despite his popularity, the event host declined to let him address the crowd, which had chanted his name.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has downplayed concerns about the recent cabinet reshuffle, saying that it was simply a reorganization to improve service delivery.

In a tweet on the X platform, Gachagua said that there was no need to read too much into the reshuffle, as it was the prerogative of the President to organize and reorganize his team. He also asked those who were given new mandates to work with diligence and commitment.

Gachagua’s comments come after some Kenyans expressed concerns about the reshuffle, particularly the new roles assigned to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the changes in responsibilities for certain cabinet secretaries.

“It is the prerogative of the President to organize and reorganize his team. President William Ruto just reorganized his team for effective delivery of service. There is no one who was removed from office. There is no need to read too much into the President’s reshuffle. I kindly ask those who were given new mandates to work with diligence and commitment and ensure that their work is visible to the public.”

It is important to note that the cabinet reshuffle is still a developing story and it is too early to say what its long-term impact will be. However, Gachagua’s comments suggest that the reshuffle is not intended to be a major shake-up of the government, but rather a reorganization to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua revealed that his Maasai name is Ole Kazi. He said that his mother is from Kajiado County, and that his Kikuyu name, Rigathi, was derived from Ole Kazi. He also said that the youth have given him the nickname “Riggy G.”

Gachagua made the revelation on Sunday during a service at Ildamat Stadium in Kajiado Central. He said that he adopted the nickname “Riggy G” because it was easier for people to pronounce than his Maasai name, Ole Kazi. He also said that he thought the nickname sounded “melodious.”

Gachagua is the ninth child of Nderi Gachagua Wangombe and Martha Kirigo. He is a member of the Kikuyu ethnic group, but his mother is from the Maasai ethnic group. This is why he has both a Kikuyu name and a Maasai name.

The nickname “Riggy G” was first given to Gachagua by Ivy Chelimo, a social media user. Chelimo said that she thought the nickname sounded “cool” and “trendy.” Gachagua has since adopted the nickname, and it is now widely used to refer to him.

Gachagua’s revelation about his Maasai name has sparked a debate on social media. Some people have praised him for embracing his Maasai heritage, while others have criticized him for using a nickname that they think is “unserious.”

Regardless of the reaction, Gachagua’s revelation has helped to raise awareness of the Maasai people and their culture. It is a reminder that Kenya is a diverse country with a rich history and culture.