Rigathi Gachagua

Rigathi Gachagua

politician Kenya

Rigathi Gachagua is a Kenyan politician and the Deputy President of Kenya, known for his vocal opposition to Raila Odinga and his political maneuvers within the ruling government. He has been a controversial figure, often criticized for his stance on various political issues, but remains a prominent player in Kenya's political arena, representing the interests of his constituents and advocating for government policies.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
2,036,029
Power
5,835$
Sentiment
5.10
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 40 4.60 2.46% +50% 53,771,296 1,987,848 $106,000 3,919$
United Kingdom 2 5.50 0.07% +0% 67,886,011 48,180 $2,700,000 1,916$
Totals 42 121,657,307 2,036,028 $2,806,000 5,835$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has turned his impeachment last October into a rallying call for Mt Kenya, earning sympathisers. 7

The Standard: Mt Kenya CSs go missing at Ruto's point of most need

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In 2023, then-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua proposed a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse in the country's central region. 6

BBC: Drug agency's alcohol control proposals spark anger

Kenya Kenya: Gachagua, the most vocal in distrusting Ruto, repeatedly points out the supposed distance between Ruto’s statements and the realities on the ground. 3

The Standard: Clash of desperadoes might help Kenya to wriggle out of current misery

Kenya Kenya: Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed that the opposition will not reveal its preferred presidential candidate any time soon. 7

The Standard: Gachagua: We will secure our secret card until the last minute

Kenya Kenya: Rigathi Gachagua is the Deputy President who was indirectly criticized by Governor Abdullahi. 4

The Standard: Wajir Governor slams Sifuna over anti-Ruto remarks

Kenya Kenya: Deputy Rigathi Gachagua is competing against President William Ruto in the political landscape of Kenya. 5

The Standard: A third force forming away from Ruto and Gachagua ahead of 2027