Wantam: Gachagua becomes the nerve centre of political messaging

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the unveiling of his Democracy for the Citizens Party flanked by interim deputy party leader Cleophas Malala in Nairobi, on May 15, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s capacity to manufacture catchy slogans is marking him as the king of sloganeering in Kenya’s political landscape.

A man with the gift of gab, the former second in command has become one of the most colourful politicians who has been using his oratory prowess to deliver viral slogans to hit against President William Ruto and his administration.