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How Nderitu Gachagua weathered major political storms

Nderitu Gachagua. (Photo: Kibata Kihu/Standard)

Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua, who died Friday, can be said to have come full circle.

From a parliamentary backbencher, Gachagua rose to be an influential political player by capturing the coveted governor’s seat in the 2013 elections. He became the pioneer governor of Nyeri County.

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