Former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua has highlighted the positives that have come with his impeachment.
Speaking during the burial of Lucy Wambui Ng’ang’a, Gachagua said that everything in life has both positive and negative aspects, and his impeachment is no exception.
Gachagua shared that he and his family now have more time for friends.
“Probably, with what has happened to us in leaving office, at least the positive thing is that we have more time for friends. You know everything that happens has a good and a bad side; we have a lot of time for friends, and they are very important,” he said.
He explained that finding real friends is not easy, reiterating the importance of having such people in life.
“They are not many genuine ones; if you have more than five, you are blessed,” he said.
Gachagua stated that he now has the opportunity to visit friends with his family.
The former DP mentioned that he now has enough time for religious leaders and Bible studies.
“We now have the opportunity to visit our friends. Last Sunday, I spent a lot of time with Bishops. I didn’t have time to read the Bible before, but now I can look at various interpretations, and we will be able to do that regularly,” he said.
Gachagua Tells Kenyans to be Honest and Hardworking
He encouraged Kenyans to work hard and remain honest despite the tough economic times.
“Some of us have gotten into a lot of trouble because of being truthful,” he said.
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Message to Mt. Kenya Residents
Gachagua said he has received calls asking about the next steps after his impeachment.
He revealed that some people expected Mt. Kenya residents to take to the streets and protest after his ouster.
However, he clarified that the region responds to disappointments differently and advised his supporters to remain silent.
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Additionally, he suggested that anyone feeling the need to express themselves should do so through song and dance.
“I want to tell the people of our region not to get worried. Our community is very unique, and many people are surprised. They expected people to go to the streets, light fires, destroy vehicles, and shout, but that’s not who we are. These people don’t know us well; when we feel offended, we keep quiet,” he said.
He was accompanied by Nyeri Deputy Governor David Kinaniri, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, and former Dagorreti South MP Dennis Waweru.
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