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Gachagua's history is a liability despite his political acumen

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the Mwai Kibaki 2nd Memorial Lecture & Luncheon at Nairobi Serena Hotel on 11th April 2025 [David Gichuru, Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is a definite asset to whatever political side he aligns with, but there are signs and symptoms that he can also become a liability-eventually.

Gachagua is a political bulldozer, which enabled him defy the usual political trajectory and become Deputy President after serving only one term as MP. His political sharpness is no accident. The man graduated with a BSc in Political Science and Literature-a potent combination, especially if you actually attend classes and read books.

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