Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is mourning the loss of his only surviving maternal aunt, Gladys Gathoni Kahua, who passed away shortly after he arrived at the hospital.

• Gachagua described the day as his “lowest” after receiving a call about her critical illness at 3:00 am.
• He attempted to visit her but was delayed by traffic and arrived at 4:05 pm, just five minutes after her passing.
• Gachagua’s aunt was a significant mother figure and played a crucial role in his life, offering support after his mother’s death in 2019.