How Ruto used to send my wife away from official events; Gachagua
Gachagua has revealed past protocol frustrations under President William Ruto's government, which ultimately compelled him to stand up for his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed past protocol frustrations under President William Ruto’s government, which ultimately compelled him to stand up for his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi.
Gachagua spoke during a church service in Kirinyaga County on Sunday, June 15, where he alleged State House handlers used to enforce discriminatory protocol policies that barred his wife from accompanying him to official functions.
According to Gachagua, the president and his team grew uncomfortable whenever Gachagua was in the company of his wife, yet the president’s wife, Mama Rachel Ruto, was absent.
“These people persecuted me and my wife when I was in office,” Gachagua told the congregation. “Because the president did not want me to be with my wife when he was not with his, due to protocol.”
The former DP also claimed that for two years during his tenure, he was restricted from walking or appearing publicly with his spouse. He alleged that on multiple instances, Pastor Dorcas was asked to leave official events, particularly when the first lady was absent.
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Gachagua cited one instance during a high-profile government event to unveil Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission bid, where the First Lady’s absence prompted organisers to ask Pastor Dorcas to leave as well.
“I said no. Why did they call her then? I told them to tell the President that my wife is not leaving,” Gachagua recalled. “If Mama Ida [Raila’s wife] leaves, my wife will leave. And I told him if she goes, I will also go.”
The former DP narrated that his wife was ultimately allowed to remain at the event, and she got the opportunity to pray for Raila.
Gachagua’s narration was a direct response to Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, who had earlier questioned his increased public appearances with his wife, which the lawmaker termed unnecessary.
The former number two, however, stood his ground, saying his commitment to family values is non-negotiable.
“This is personal. I walk with my wife by choice. Not everything is about politics,” he added.
During the same church service, Gachagua also commented on the current state of the opposition, dismissing the Kenya Kwanza government’s calls for Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join them.
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