Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [DPCS, Standard]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday, October 7, defended himself in the glare of cameras against allegations central to his ongoing impeachment motion.
Gachagua denied owning several high-end properties, including the Olive Garden Hotel, Vipingo Beach Resort in Kilifi, and a 40-acre parcel in Nyeri County.
Calling the accusations "baseless," he described them as part of a political smear campaign aimed at damaging his reputation.
His public defense has sparked a wave of reactions across Kenya’s political and social spectrum. Some have rallied behind him, while others criticised his choice to address the allegations so publicly.