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
2 wks
Reach
2,955,613
Power
5,789$
Sentiment
5.45
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 52 4.85 4.52% +20% 53,771,296 2,915,142 $106,000 5,747$
Tanzania 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 59,734,213 40,470 $63,000 43$
Totals 53 113,505,509 2,955,612 $169,000 5,790$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Rigathi Gachagua has been warned by the NCIC against making inciting statements. 4

Samuel Kobia Martha Koome William Ruto
The Standard: NCIC warns Gachagua against incitement

Kenya Kenya: Rigathi Gachagua is a politician who is positioning himself as a strong voice against President Ruto's rule. 6

Kalonzo Musyoka Raila Odinga Martha Karua Richard Onyonka Fred Matiang I George Natembeya
The Standard: Why Kalonzo and Gachagua are sending coded messages to Raila

Kenya Kenya: Rigathi Gachagua urged President William Ruto to stop complaining about the opposition’s criticism of him. 6

William Ruto Kalonzo Musyoka Agnes Kavindu Enoch Wambua Daniel Maanzo
The Standard: Gachagua to Ruto: Get used to our criticism

Kenya Kenya: Rigathi Gachagua is a former Deputy President who is currently opposing Ruto's leadership. 5

William Ruto Raila Odinga Yash Pal Ghai Uhuru Kenyatta Martin Andati Junet Mohammed Peter Kaluma Edwin Sifuna Gitile Naituli Hakainde Hichilema Moses Wetang Ula Godfrey Osotsi Kithure Kindiki
The Standard: Who gains from the Raila-Ruto deal? Experts differ on value of pact

Kenya Kenya: Former DP Gachagua needs to guard against driving the country back to the 2007/2008 drama. 5

Raila Odinga William Ruto Musalia Mudavadi Moses Wetang Ula Joseph Kamotho Kimani Ichung Wa
The Standard: Don't take Kenyans back to 2007 zero-sum politics ahead of 2027

Kenya Kenya: Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was ousted from his position, causing unrest among his allies. 4

William Ruto Joe Nyutu Karungo Thang Wa James Murango John Methu John Kaguchia Duncan Mathenge
The Standard: Parliamentary purge sparks claims of a ploy to isolate Mt Kenya

Kenya Kenya: Rigathi Gachagua is the former Deputy President who warned against removing Chief Justice Koome. 6

William Ruto Martha Koome Moses Wetangula Nordin Hajji Justin Muturi Aden Duale Abdikadir Shariff Abdullahi Idle Hassan John Walukhe Mary Emase Beatrice Elachi Kipchumba Murkomen Edward Kasembeli Charles Nganga
The Standard: How politicians protect their kin holding key jobs in crucial offices

Kenya Kenya: Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is fast becoming an expert in shifting goalposts every time he has scheduled for 'major' political announcement approaches. 4

Raila Odinga Kalonzo Musyoka Mwai Kibaki Kamotho Waiganjo Shadrack Wambui Dr Kamau Wairuroi
The Standard: Indecisive Gachagua fumbling with his moving target strategy

Kenya Kenya: The removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from Parliamentary committees was noted as part of the political landscape. 5

William Ruto Raila Odinga Kizza Besigye Tobias Otunga Brian Lishenga Peterson Wachira William Cheptumo Charles Mwangi Macharia Munene
The Standard: Master of distraction: How Ruto shifts focus from scandals, crisis

Kenya Kenya: Rigathi Gachagua is a former Deputy President who contended with Johnson Sakaja over a decree to lock out matatus from the CBD. 5

Thomas Joseph Mboya Johnson Sakaja William Ruto Raila Odinga Mohamed Badi
The Standard: Mboya, Sakaja and the 'curse' of Nairobi city