How educated is the impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua who has been impeached by the National Assembly and the Senate from his seat as the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya? Well, here is his education profile:
| Education Background: | |||
| From | To | Education Institution | Qualification |
| 1999 | 2000 | Kenya School of Government | Advanced Public Administration Course |
| 1990 | 1990 | Administration Police Institute | Paramilitary Training |
| 1985 | 1988 | University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Arts Degree; Political Science and Literature |
| 1982 | 1983 | Kianyaga High School | A-Â 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 | 2022 | Members’ Services and Facilities Committee | Member |
Rigathi, whose full name is Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua, 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.
How Rigathi Gachagua’s late brother Nderitu Gachagua divided his billions among his family
In June 2022, he was named by President William Ruto as his preferred running mate for the General Elections that were held in August 2022. President Ruto and Mr. Gachagua went on to narrowly win the elections whose results were unsuccessfully challenged at the Supreme Court of Kenya by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
