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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
June 30, 2025
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Gachagua Cashes In on TikTok Gifts After Impeachment, Sparks Debate Over Motives
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is making a surprising political comeback—this time, not through press conferences or rallies, but via TikTok. Since his impeachment, Gachagua has rebranded himself as a fierce government critic, gaining traction among disillusioned Keny..
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is leveraging TikTok to stage a political comeback following his impeachment, receiving significant financial gifts during a livestream that prompted widespread debate.
- On June 27, 2025, Gachagua collected 78 Lion gifts, each worth $400 (KSh 51,800), totaling nearly KSh 4 million before commissions.
- He is the first Kenyan politician to gain substantial income from TikTok gifting, igniting discussions about the legitimacy of this revenue stream.
- Public reactions ranged from skepticism to allegations of money laundering, reflecting a contentious atmosphere surrounding the TikTok gifting culture in Kenya.
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