The nomination of Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua as presidential candidate William Ruto’s deputy has been met with mixed reactions.
This is especially given Raila Odinga nominee Martha Karua’s highly decorated profile. Among the big questions is on Gachagua’s education profile. How educated is he?
Bachelor of Arts Degree; Political Science and Literature
1982
1983
Kianyaga High School
A- levels
1978
1981
Kianyaga High School
O- Levels Certificate
1971
1977
Kabiruini Primary School
Certificate of Primary Education
Employment/Service History:
From
To
Employer/Institution
Position Held
2017
To date
Kenya National Assembly
Member of Parliament, Mathira Constituency
2001
2006
H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta who was the then Minister for Local Government
Personal Assistant
2000
Present
Ridor Group of Companies
Director
1989
1990
Ministry of Home Affairs & National Heritage
Assistant Secretary
1990
1991
Office of the President
District Officer Cadet
1991
1993
Office of the President
Personal Assistant to the Head of Public Service
1995
1996
Office of the President
District Officer I; served in Kakamega District
1997
1999
Office of the President
District Officer I; In charge of Ng’arua Division, Laikipia District
Membership to Committees (12th Parliament):
From
To
Committee
Position Held
2017
To date
Members’ Services and Facilities Committee
Member
Rigathi was born to Nahashon Gachagua and Mama Jane Kirigo. His mother passed away in December 2019. He is married to Dorcas Rigathi who lost her mother Virginia Wambui Ikinu to cancer at the age of 86. The couple has two sons Kevin and Keith.