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Prayed for into office but hounded out by betrayal, this man Gachagua

Bishop Mark Kariuku Standing behind praying for Rachael Ruto, President William Ruto, Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas pray during Ruto's Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on September 13, 2022. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

After several goofs in oath-taking, Rigathi Gachagua was finally sworn into office as the Deputy President on September 13, 2022.

Amid cheers from thousands of guests including international dignitaries, Gachagua repeated the recitation of the words as directed by then Chief Registrar of Judiciary Anne Amadi.

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