Quick Facts

Rigathi Gachagua is a well-known Kenyan politician who currently serves as the Member of Parliament [MP] for Mathira Constituency for the Jubilee party. He is also the running mate for Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto in the August 2022 elections in Kenya.

How much is Rigathi Gachagua’s Net Worth and Salary in 2022?

Rigathi Gachagua is reported to be worth more than Ksh800 million. He is paid about ksh 532,500 per month. His fortune comes from his job in politics, specifically as the Member of Parliament [MP] of Mathira Constituency. He also revealed that much of his net fortune originated from the firms he oversaw before his brother, Gachagua, took over county administration in 2013.

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Biography and Early Life

Rigathi Gachagua was born in Hiriga Village, Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County, in 1965. He was born on the eighth day of the eighth month of the eighth year. He is the late Governor of Nyeri Nderitu Gachagua’s brother. His father and mother were liberation warriors in the Mt Kenya jungle, where his father built and serviced weaponry for the rebels.

When he was old enough, he enrolled in Kabiruini Primary School from 1971 to 1977. He attended Kianyaga High School for his o-levels and A-levels after finishing primary school. Later, in 1985, he enrolled in the University of Nairobi, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Literature in 1988.

Gachagua was the leader of the Nyeri District University Students Association [Ndusa] at the University of Kabyanga. He was also the president of The Association of Literature Students.

Who is the wife of Rigathi Gachagua?

In terms of his personal life, Gachagua is married to Dorcas Wanjiku Rigathi, a pastor in Mathira. They have two kids, Kevin and Keith, from their marriage. Gachagua and his wife have a great marriage and have no plans to divorce anytime soon.

Career

Following his academic studies, he worked briefly for the Kenya Ministry of Home Affairs and National Heritage before joining the Administration Police Institute. His graduation from the Administration Police Institute was successful, and he was assigned as a District Officer Cadet to the Office of the then-President Daniel Arap Moi. He eventually worked as a District Officer in Kakamega, Laikipia, and Ng’arua districts.

Later, between 1999 and 2000, he enrolled in the Kenya School of Government, where he earned a Diploma in Advanced Public Administration. Returning to school enabled him to work as the Personal Assistant to Uhuru Kenyatta, the current President of the Republic of Kenya, between 2001 and 2006. From 2007 through 2017, Gachagua remained behind the scenes, handling his businesses. He was elected as a Kenyan Member of Parliament for the Mathira Constituency in the 2017 general election.

Rigathi Gchagua was nominated as the running mate of UDA presidential candidate William Ruto under the Kenya Kwanza political coalition on May 15, 2022. National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki, and Kandara MP Alice Wahome were among those vying for the same position. Despite being Ruto’s running mate, he is recognized as a mobilizer.

Achievements and Awards

As of now, Gachagua has not received any accolades, but he is thought to have had influence over the tender awards. However, his political tenacity indicates that he will win numerous honors in the next years.

Conclusion

Gachagua is a well-known Kenyan politician who has held various posts in Kenya’s government. He formerly worked as an advisor to Kenya’s current President before becoming the MP for Mathira Constituency. He is now Dr. William Ruto’s running mate in the UDA presidential election.