Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed where he was and why he went silent for seven days, a period in which he missed several state activities.
While attending the burial of his former teacher, Julius Kano on Tuesday May 21, Gachagua stated that he had taken time to pray and fast for the state of the nation.
He added that during that period he had no access to his phone and had instructed his aides not to disturb him. However, he revealed that he emerged from his period of fasting and prayer only to pay his respects to his teacher and mentor upon learning of his passing.
“When Mwalimu passed on, is when I had taken 7 days away for prayers and fasting, meditation and reflection in the heart of Mount Kenya forest. No phone, nothing and nobody could disturb me, I had given clear instructions because I wanted to reflect and meditate about the state of our nation and the welfare of the people of this region,” he said.
“But when Jomo the contractor learnt that Kano had died, he looked for my wife pastor Dorcas and pastor Dorcas knowing my relationship with Mwalimu, sent word that I be interrupted from my prayers and meditation to be informed of his death.”
Gachagua’s Relationship with His Teacher
Gachagua attributed his success to his teacher’s belief in him and the strict discipline that kept him from falling into the wrong crowd.
“When I look at you, you’ve got a good mind, you’re focused, you’re sharp you can be somebody in this country but the path you’re heading down is not right, so I will discipline you,” he narrated how the late teacher told him once.
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Additionally, the deputy president reminisced about his relationship with his late teacher to whom he credited his debate skills.
He recalled how his former teacher called him to remind him of the basics before debating Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua during the presidential campaigns in the 2022 general elections.
Kenyans Question Gachagua Absence
Following the DP’s silence for over a week, Kenyans came out on social media questioning where he was, as some made speculations concerning his relationship with President Ruto.
Reports insinuated that there was a drift growing between the President and his Deputy as well as the Kenya Kwanza outfit.
However, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed cleared the air, notig that there was no conflict between the two leaders.
Additionally, Gachagua explained that he had taken a weeklong break at his home in Nyeri to inspect the projects he had initiated in his home county.
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Speaking at the burial ceremony, Gachagua reiterated his commitment to fostering unity within the Mount Kenya region amidst the speculations of a possible rift within the Kenya Kwanza alliance.
“I am not that wise, but I am also not stupid, there is something I know and that is why as the senior most politician in the region, I made the decision to unite the people of Kenya,” stated Gachagua.
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