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DP Gachagua Claims Scheme to Frame Him and Former President Kenyatta for Protest Violence

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that there was a sophisticated plot to falsely accuse him and former President Uhuru Kenyatta of inciting the violence seen during Tuesday’s anti-Finance Bill protests.

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Speaking in Mombasa on Wednesday evening, Gachagua claimed that a high-ranking state official was orchestrating a plan to blame specific leaders for the unrest.

“Yesterday, this official was assembling a team to fabricate lies and propaganda, aiming to attribute the chaos in the country to leaders, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta and myself,” Gachagua stated.

He asserted that the protests were clearly a manifestation of the public’s anger over the Finance Bill 2024.

Gachagua also alleged that some Members of Parliament (MPs) who voted against the Bill on Tuesday are being targeted for harassment due to their political stance.

“I urge the National Intelligence Service not to revert to the dark days of the Nyayo era, where propaganda and schemes were used to undermine leaders and dissenters,” he said.

The Deputy President did not hold back as he called for the resignation of NIS Director General Noordin Haji, accusing him of incompetence and failing to adequately advise the President on the Finance Bill issue over the past two months.

“The National Intelligence Service failed in its duty, and the issue is clear. The Director General, Noordin Haji, previously a junior in the NIS before becoming the Director of Public Prosecutions, drove away all senior personnel due to an inferiority complex, thereby crippling the service,” Gachagua alleged.

He claimed that three senior directors were reassigned to desk jobs in various ministries, and thirteen assistant directors with proven records in intelligence collection and analysis were removed, leaving the NIS ineffective under an incapable director general.

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Gachagua urged President Ruto to dismiss Haji and reinstate the three directors and thirteen assistant directors to help rebuild the NIS.

“President William Ruto deserves a competent director general who understands his role. He needs a National Intelligence Service that is effective, capable of analyzing situations, and keeping him and the government informed,” he emphasized.

The Deputy President expressed embarrassment over the situation, stating, “It is humiliating that it took protests, deaths, mayhem, and destruction for the President to uncover the truth, despite having an organization responsible for providing such insights.”

He concluded by saying that if President Ruto had been properly informed about the public’s sentiments regarding the Finance Bill 2024 two months ago, he would not have pushed MPs to pass it.

Riggy G finally addresses Ruto’s cabinet reshuffle

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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.

Gachagua loses face as his own yard joins Raila led Maandamano

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Raila Odinga’s anti-government protests have spread to more counties, with businesses closed and roads abandoned ahead of the planned demonstrations.

In Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Kisumu, Nairobi, and Nakuru, protesters have taken to the streets to demand that the government address the rising cost of living. In Nyeri, which is Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s backyard, motorists also took to the streets to protest. Some matatu operators also halted operations.

In Nyamira, youths were spotted holding tear gas canisters that had been used by police to disperse them. Demonstrators blocked the Nyamira-Kisii road with burning car tires and stones. In Kisumu, youths were playing soccer in the empty streets adjacent to the main bus park as a dozen police officers looked on.

The situation was no different in Nairobi, where Jogoo Road, usually the busiest road in the city, was eerily empty. Very few vehicles or pedestrians were spotted. In Mombasa, the central business district was turned into a battlefield between police and protesters.

Police have remained vigilant, monitoring the situation even as protesters camp at various locations within the towns. Opposition leader Raila Odinga has dispatched key members of the Azimio coalition to lead anti-government demonstrations at the grassroots.

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party has remained positive ahead of their planned protests despite a police ban. In response to the statement by police Inspector General Japhet Koome announcing the ban, Azimio appeared to taunt the police, saying the protests will go on as planned.

The protests are a sign of growing discontent with the government’s handling of the economy. The cost of living has been rising steadily in recent months, and many Kenyans are struggling to make ends meet. The protests are a way for people to express their frustration and demand that the government take action.

It remains to be seen how the government will respond to the protests. However, the protests are a clear sign that the people are not happy with the status quo.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua revealed his connection to Maasai

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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.

UDA will rule for 100 years! -Riggy G

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Rigathi Gachagua, the deputy president, made the astounding prediction that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will rule for 100 years.

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The second in charge declared that President William Ruto’s administration was working to make UDA the biggest political party in the nation during a meeting with grassroots leaders.

Misusing the name Riggy G will lead to 200K fine

Gachagua claims that there are plans to find new recruits all around the nation, notably in regions where ODM leader Raila Odinga’s followers predominate.

 

“We have moved across the country and you have seen that our party is now in every corner of the country. Our plans are bigger and we will expand the party to reach Nyanza region and other areas. We are going to build a massive party that will around for 100 years,” Gachagua said.

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Misusing the name Riggy G will lead to 200K fine

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Kenyans who use the name “Riggy G” without permission will have to pay Ksh200,000 or risk serving five years in prison.

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This comes after the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) approved Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s trademark application on April 30.

According to a document released by the institute, the vice president submitted an application for the trademark on November 10, 2022, barring others from using the name without his consent.

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Unless a legitimate objection is submitted within six months, Gachagua will have complete rights to use the term “Riggy G” in all forms of written matter, apparel and headgear, and entertainment events, among other things.

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The phrase may not be used on the following things, according to the document:

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This comprises “certain goods made of paper or cardboard that are not classified otherwise by function or purpose;” works of art and figurines made of paper or cardboard.

Lithographs, paintings, and watercolors, framed or unframed; address labels; booklets; banners and billboards; magazines; material for packaging; packaging containers, envelopes, and paper bags,” the document said in part.

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Sauti Sol’s LGBTQ member Chimano absent from Riggy G photos

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Kenya’s Deputy President, colloquially known as Riggy G, was recently in Gaborone Botswana for the Forbes 30 under 30 function and while there he got to hobnob with African stars such as Davido and Sauti Sol.

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He was obviously proud of this fact and took to his social media to share it along with photographs of himself with various stars but Kenyans have noticed that one particular member of Sauti Sol was absent and that is the LGBTQ number, Chimano.

One such eagle-eyed Kenyan was quick to point out the fact to Edgar Obare and that was when we two took notice and realise that in every photo that featured Sauti Sol, Chimano was nowhere to be found. Was this a coincidence? Did Riggy G’s press team create this situation or did the LGBTQ member opt out in protest?

Perhaps Chimano opted out as a way to make a statement against what many especially in the west would consider his personal and indeed the national homophobic stance against the LGBTQ given some of his statements and the government position on the matter.

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