How Old is Rigathi Gachagua? 1965 Birthday, Background, & Mau Mau Fighter Rising to State House

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Riggy G is an outspoken Kenyan politician now serving as deputy president. Rising to become the Second in Command is a journey for the bold. Successes aside, how old is Rigathi Gachagua?

The self-proclaimed Mau Mau fighter, Rigathi Gachagua is 58 years old as of 2023. When was Rigathi Gachagua born? He was born on February 28, 1965 at Hiriga village of Nyeri County.

The real-life story of Rigathi Gachagua

DP Gachagua started attending school in 1971 at the age of 6 years.

Below is a sketch of Rigathi Gachagua’s life story.

YearsInvolvement
1971-1977Kabiruini Primary School 
197801981Kianyaga High School (0-Levels)
1981-1983Kianyaga High School (A-Levels)
1985-1988 Degree in Political Science, UoN
1990District Officer Cadet
1991Head of Public Service (PA)
1997-1999District Officer
2002-2006Uhuru Kenyatta (PA)
2017-2022Mathira Constituency MP
2022Deputy President

As we speak, he is an astute businessman cum politician with huge stakes in the corporate sector.

Becoming deputy president in the late 50s is a life-changing experience for Rigathi Gachagua, his spouse Dorcas Wanjiku, and two sons Kevin & Keith.

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