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| Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed sorrow, asking for his late brother’s forgiveness. |
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has emotionally defended his late brother, James Nderitu Gachagua, following allegations that his wealth was acquired through corrupt means. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed sorrow, asking for his late brother’s forgiveness. The DP sentiments come amid growing scrutiny of his wealth and allegations of financial improprieties in his impeachment motion. During a press briefing on Monday, October 7, Gachagua expressed his sorrow and frustration over the claims that have brought his brother’s legacy into public scrutiny. In a heartfelt plea, Gachagua asked for forgiveness from his late brother, lamenting that his involvement in politics had led to the disclosure of private family matters.
“I take this opportunity to ask for forgiveness from my late brother James Nderitu Gachagua that today, as your younger brother defends himself, he’ll defile your privacy by distributing your will that you wrote in privacy. My dear brother rest in peace and forgive me for having joined politics because were it not for politics, you would not suffer this shame,” Gachagua said, his voice filled with emotion. Gachagua defends brother’s legacy He further expressed dismay over the allegations, describing them as a cruel attack on a man who had worked tirelessly to provide for his family. “That your properties that you worked for many years to benefit your wives and children are now a subject of discussion and are now alleged to be proceeds of corruption.
How unfair, how cruel can you be to a dead man?” the DP posed. The embattled second in command described his brother as a hardworking individual who devoted his life to his family “A man who worked so hard, a man who have his life for his family,” added the DP. Gachagua confirms he’ll appear in parliament During the presser, Gachagua committed to appearing in the National Assembly during the debate on his proposed impeachment motion. Gachagua confirmed that he would appear in person in the National Assembly to defend himself. The embattled DP said he hopes the lawmakers will allow him to respond to all the allegations without interruption.
by Didacus Malowa