Rigathi: Gachagua’s brother who called the shots

Rigathi Gachagua. 

During his long absence owing to ill health, Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua’s younger brother, Rigathi, appeared to call the shots in the county.

Although the Constitution stipulates that Deputy Governor Samuel Wamathai should act as governor in the absence of his boss, Rigathi was often accused of meddling in the affairs of the county and acting as the de facto deputy when his brother was away.