KENYA ASPIRANTS 2027
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his 2027 presidential bid under the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), with a core platform focused on economic relief, anti-corruption, and institutional reform.
DCP · Nyeri
A concise public profile of Rigathi Gachagua — from his roots and education to a career in public administration, business, and national leadership.
Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua was born on 28 February 1965 in Hiriga village, Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County. He is the eighth of nine children and the younger brother of the late Nderitu Gachagua, the first Governor of Nyeri County.
He attended Kabiruini Primary School and Kianyaga High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Literature from the University of Nairobi. He also completed administrative training at the Kenya School of Government.
His career spans district administration, senior personal assistant roles, business leadership, elective politics, and service as Kenya's Deputy President.
After serving as Member of Parliament for Mathira and Deputy President, Gachagua emerged as a political leader associated with the Democracy for the Citizens Party. His public profile reflects experience in administration, representation, and national political leadership.