The United Kingdom High Commission in Kenya has flagged a circulating letter allegedly addressed to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the purported request to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The clarification was issued on Friday, May 22, following widespread circulation of the letter on social media.
In the statement, the British High Commission confirmed that the document is fake and did not originate from any official channel of the UK Government or its diplomatic missions.
“The British High Commission Nairobi confirms that this letter circulating on social media is fake. If it were real, it would probably be stained with spilt tea,” read the statement.
The flagged document, purportedly from the UK Prime Minister’s Office, alleged that Gachagua had requested a meeting and referenced Kenya’s domestic political landscape, including speculation about the 2027 general elections.
However, UK authorities have dismissed the letter, stating that no communication was issued by the UK Prime Minister’s Office or any affiliated government department.
Disparities and Inconsistencies in the Alleged Letter
The Kenya Times has examined the circulating letter and identified multiple inconsistencies in its authenticity.
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The letter references both the Prime Minister’s Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in a manner inconsistent with formal UK diplomatic structure.
It included a closing signature with a spelling error, further undermining its credibility.
Additionally, the tone of the letter diverged significantly from standard diplomatic language. It directly commented on Kenya’s internal political affairs and specifically referenced the anticipated candidacy of Rigathi Gachagua in the 2027 elections.
It also had inconsistent use of royal references, with the letter alternating between “Her Majesty” and “His Majesty.”
The United Kingdom is currently under His Majesty King Charles III, and as such, all formal references would uniformly follow that designation.
Gachagua to Cut Short His UK Trip
On May 16, DCP leader Gachagua arrived in the United Kingdom together with his wife, Dorcas Gachagua, to engage with Kenyans in the Diaspora.
During his address on May 21, Rigathi announced that he would cut short his trip since “Kenyans need him at home”.
“Over the weekend I will be back home so that I can support the people of Kenya so that I can speak for them and give them hope, encourage them that there will be a better tomorrow,”said Gachagua
He criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, accusing him of deflecting responsibility for Kenya’s current challenges by blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Gachagua said it was misleading for leaders in the current administration to attribute ongoing economic and governance difficulties to a government that left office in 2022.
He insisted that the responsibility for running the country now lies squarely with President William Ruto.
His remarks came after Murkomen questioned why sectors such as the matatu industry did not protest during Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, suggesting that the current discontent was politically driven.
In response, Gachagua said the situation facing Kenyans today is different, pointing to the sharp rise in fuel prices as a sign of the worsening economy.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the UK. PHOTO/Rigathi/X
