Rigathi Gachagua: From office administrator to DP Ruto's running mate

Rigathi Gachagua: From office administrator to DP Ruto's running mate

"He is an astute debater with a persuasive ability, a fantastic grassroots mobilizer, disciplined and tireless political operative... a principled politician of tremendous resilience and resolve, a fearless fighter of the right course, a living example of a true hustler who rose from the hardships of the aftermath of our freedom struggle to the pinnacle of political success."

This is how presidential aspirant William Ruto described Rigathi Gachagua when unveiling him as his running mate on Sunday, May 15.

The 57-year-old has served in various administrative positions since the 1990s when he worked as an administration officer in the office of the president.

Here is a profile of the Mathira MP who holds a Bachelor's degree in political science.

Employment Positions.

Gachagua joined politics in 2017 clinching the Mathira MP seat, a position he has held till present. 

2000 — 2017: Director at Ridor Group of Companies

                        Left civil service to found Ridor Group of Companies and now serves as the director.

2001 — 2006: Personal Assistant at H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, then (Minister for Local Government).

1997 — 1999: District Officer at Laikipia District

                        Worked as District Officer 1 in charge of Ngarua division in Laikipia District.

1996 — 1997: District Office at Kakamega District

                        Promoted from District Officer 11 to Officer 1 and posted to Kakamega district.

1995 — 1996: District Officer.

                        Promoted from District Officer 111 to Officer 11.

1991 — 1993: Personal Assistant at Office of the President, Permanent Secretary, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Public Service.           

1990 — 1991: District Officer at Kirinyaga District.

                        Posted as a District officer cadet Kirinyaga district.

1989 — 1990: Administration officer at Ministry of Home Affairs & National Heritage.

                       Posted to the Ministry of Home Affairs & National Heritage as an Assistant Secretary.

Education.

1985 — 1988: University of Nairobi.

                        Bachelor of Art Degree in Political Science & Literature.

                        Graduated with 2nd Class Honours, Upper Division.

1982 — 1983: Kianyaga High School.

                        Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE).

                        Completed the two-year course and passed with 3 principals and one subsidiary.

1978 — 1981: Kianyaga High School.

                        Kenya Certificate of Education (K.C.E).

                        Completed the four-year course.

1971 — 1981: Kabiru-ini Primary School.

                        Certificate of Primary Education (C.P.E).

 

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