The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has officially denied issuing a statement that falsely implicated former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the murder of a university student. The fake statement called for a criminal investigation into Gachagua concerning the death of Regina Wairimu.

• The fabricated statement alleged that Rigathi Gachagua was linked to the impregantion and subsequent death of Regina Wairimu.
• FIDA-Kenya issued a notice on X (formerly Twitter) to disown the circulating false statement.
• Regina Wairimu reportedly died on February 12, 2023, from multiple lesions causing severe blood loss, with investigations pointing to a botched abortion.