Gachagua Refutes Murder Allegations in Two Separate Deaths - March 2026

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refuted allegations linking him to the death of blogger Maureen Kinyua, stating she died in a road accident. 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. Separately, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated that the 2027 general election cannot be rigged, citing changes in vote counting procedures, while also accusing President William Ruto of hoarding national identity cards. The political animosity between President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua has escalated into verbal exchanges.