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We need more frank speakers like Rigathi Gachagua

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua officially opens the Nairobi International trade fair at the Showground Arena. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Days after Rigathi Gachagua was named Kenya Kwanza running mate, some nifty Kenyans coined the hilarious phrase 'give Gachagua the mic.'

That time, the Mathira MP was known for fiery creeds against then President Uhuru Kenyatta and the so-called State capture. Some of his hard punches, though, bordered on the politically absurd.

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