Rigathi Gachagua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I have been accused of undermining devolution by allegedly holding a meeting in Nairobi’s Wakulima Market. The Motion alleges that on 20th September, 2024, I unlawfully interfered with the running of the Nairobi City County Government by holding a public rally where I allegedly incited citizens against lawful directives of the County Government on planning and relocation of markets. My response on this is that the Motion alleges that on 20th September 2024, I unlawfully interfered with the running of the Nairobi City County Government by allegedly inciting citizens against lawful directives of the County Government. Article 6(2) ... view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you. Hon. Speaker, my Counsel has drawn my attention that in my earlier explanation of Nairobi River, I have videos 1 and 2 that I would like you to play so that I can buttress my point on what I meant. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. That was President William Ruto talking the same language as his Deputy, that brutal and forceful evictions have no place under this administration. We have seen a video of a brutal eviction. We have seen young children crying in tears. The Deputy President is being accused of undermining his Boss by just doing what his Boss said that we should never forcefully and brutally evict the people of Kenya. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: The leadership of Nairobi business traders approached me sometime in March 2024 at the official residence to discuss multiple issues that were affecting their businesses, and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: requested an engagement in resolution and intervention of those issues. Consequent to this meeting, I directed that short, medium and long term strategies be undertaken and coordinated by the Office of the Deputy President to address the issues that were raised and that cut across various agencies including Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Anti- Counterfeit Authority, Kenya Bureau of Standards, National Police Service and Kenya Copyright Board. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: On 11th April 2024, the small traders and the Government Agencies Technical Committee coordinated by my Office held a meeting to discuss issues that were raised by the small traders, including those from Muthurwa Market, and attended by Office of the Deputy President staff in a supportive role in keeping with the draft framework of co-operation and engagement between the Government and Nairobi County Government and Nairobi business traders. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: It is clear that my Office has been having meetings with the Governor of Nairobi on various matters affecting the people of Nairobi and, hence, the Deputy President cannot be accused of undermining devolution. Hon. Speaker, I have been accused of undermining devolution by allegedly holding meetings to fight alcohol. I am sorry if the Members took it that I said the House is a theatre of the absurd. I was talking about this specific charge of undermining devolution by holding meetings to fight alcohol abuse. To me, that moment of five or 10 minutes where the House discussed my ... view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: I am a bit emotional about illicit alcohol because I lost my brothers to alcohol. One was a medical doctor, and the other one was a farmer. I am very passionate about the issue. I do not know who complained about this particular charge. I have not seen any evidence of any complaint. I have not heard any person in Kenya complaining that the Deputy President is undermining devolution by leading the war on illicit brews and drug abuse. Whatever this House decides tonight and whatever the subsequent House decides, whatever happens to the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whether he ... view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is very clear that the meeting had governors, Members of Parliament and policemen were present. We agreed that the war must be won. It cannot be that the Deputy President should be impeached for leading the war against alcohol abuse. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 8 Oct 2024 in National Assembly: The next charge is on sensational statements against the National Intelligence Service (NIS), its Director-General and officers. During the assumption of Office, I took an Oath of Allegiance with the following terms: “Oath or Solemn Affirmation of Allegiance of the Deputy President. I, Rigathi Gachagua, in full realisation of the high calling I assume as the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, do swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Kenya; that I will obey, preserve, protect and defend this Constitution of Kenya, as by law established, and all other laws ... view