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How Gachagua's strength became his weakness

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrives at the Senate for the second day of the hearing of an impeachment motion against him on October 17, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua considered himself a village man with an ear to the ground yet never a coward. Contrary to popular country music singer Kenny Rodgers' advice to "know when to fold 'em," he believed a true man had to fight.

But by failing to heed caution, Gachagua ultimately paid the price leaving behind a bitter aftertaste of lost power and fears of political obscurity.

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