Grand exit: Rigathi Gachagua rolls to last US dinner in VIP-style

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua arrives at Four Oaks Country Club in Massachusetts for his farewell dinner [Courtesy] DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's US trip came to an early end, but not without a show of grandeur, with his final dinner in America unfolding with a VIP-style arrival. In a video shared online by a DCP-affiliated account, Gachagua was seen pulling up to the Four Oaks Country Club in a black Chevrolet Tahoe, preceded by an imposing, sleek full-size SUV. Clad in a formal black suit, Gachagua was joined by his wife, Pastor Dorcas, who wore a matching black dress accented with gold ornaments. The couple was ushered in by women performers dressed in traditional Kikuyu attire, setting a cultural tone for the farewell evening. The dinner marked the close of a three-week US stay that Gachagua cut short to rejoin his Democracy for the Citizens Party in preparing for the looming by-elections at home. Watch how Massachusetts rolled out a classy dinner reception for Riggy-G, a fitting close to his U.S. tour ahead of his much-awaited return home.#KaribuNyumbaniRiggyG pic.twitter.com/BEeFD2GafT - DCP TV (@_DCPTV) August 19, 2025 Reflecting on the visit in a post on X, Gachagua described the trip as "successful and fulfilling," citing engagements with the Kenyan diaspora. He, however, apologized for postponing meetings that had to be rescheduled to early next year. "I had a very successful and fulfilling visit to the United States of America with serious engagements with Kenyans in the Diaspora. I am sorry to cut my trip short... my profound apologies to the organizers and Kenyans whom I was to meet," Gachagua wrote. Throughout his stay, the DCP leader's security and logistics setup sparked attention. From heavily armed protection officers to fleets of high-end cars, his movements carried the flair of a presidential convoy. Weeks earlier, during the launch of DCP's satellite office at the Well of Worship Hall, Gachagua was filmed arriving in an equally elaborate motorcade. A police escort led the way for three SUVs-a Jeep Grand Wagoneer flanked by two Chevrolet Tahoes, while a Range Rover Sport capped the lineup. The show of force and coordination reinforced the image of a man intent on projecting power. Back in Kenya, however, his return has stirred political undercurrents. The government has hinted at summoning him over remarks he made while abroad, raising questions over whether his homecoming will be smooth. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen sought to downplay the hype, insisting Gachagua's landing was being blown out of proportion. "There are so many people landing in Kenya every day, so I don't know why we should be worried when one person is landing," Murkomen said during his Jukwaa la Usalama tour in Murang'a. While stressing that Gachagua has every right to return, the CS added that security agencies remain vigilant. "The security agencies are adequately prepared to deal with any security issues," Murkomen said.

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