Even in death, Governor Gachagua stirs up controversy with MCAs

Residents prepare firewood at the home of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua at Hiriga village in Mathira on Saturday ahead of his burial today. [PHOTO: KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD]

Fallen Governor Nderitu Gachagua never shied away from controversy. Even when he was ill, Gachagua still took his political rivals head-on.

He survived an impeachment after the Senate thwarted attempts by Members of the County Assembly to remove him from office.