Deputy President Rĩgathi Gachagua appears to have come out of hibernation, as evidenced by images on the State House's official social media handles.
After seven days away from the public eye, Gachagua reappeared to greet President William Ruto as he left for the United States.
Prior to this, Gachagua had appeared at a church in Nyeri, where his supporters chastised President Ruto's administration for allegedly mistreating the Vice President. Despite this, airport images later showed Gachagua and President Ruto appearing in a cordial mood.
Earlier on Monday, DP Gachagua resumed his official duties at his Karen residence, hosting the country's international climate change partners. During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing environmental issues.
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"I also want to appeal to you to support us in the restoration of Nairobi River, which is under very serious pollution. I think you can play a role in terms of technical advice and resource mobilization," Gachagua said.
Despite his return to public service, tensions remain high in his Nyeri neighborhood. His allies continue to express their concerns about his treatment. Karanja Maina, a Member of the County Assembly, urged MPs to support the Deputy President more consistently:
"Our MPs, stop playing guitar at the Deputy President's functions; when he is roasted, you are nowhere to support him. We need you to come to his aid. "Where are you?" Maina questioned.
Businessman Kihara Njau criticized certain government officials for making disrespectful remarks about Gachagua, emphasizing the Deputy President's contributions:
"We see people like Moses Kuria, whom Rigathi helped get into office, speaking nonsense on social media. Moses Kuria, grow up. Rigathi Gachagua is the DP, and you must respect him or resign," Njau asserted.
Further, Wambari Nyaga, another MCA, emphasized the need for Gachagua to advocate for agricultural sectors, much like the President had for sugarcane farmers:
"We saw the President waive debts for sugarcane farmers. We also want Rigathi to advocate for us because he has responsibilities for coffee and tea farmers. People like Ndindi, Kiunjuri, and Ichung'wah need to understand that we must stay united to be strong," Nyaga stated.
Gachagua had been out of the public eye prior to his appearance at the Nyeri church fundraiser, raising questions about his relationship with the President. Although he has resumed his public duties, his supporters in Nyeri remain dissatisfied, with ongoing calls for greater recognition and support for his efforts.
