Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allegedly faced humiliation or, for lack of a better word, frustration during a Kikuyu music concert at Ihura Stadium.
The incident unfolded when the event’s emcee, Martin Wa Janet, allegedly switched off the microphone while Gachagua was addressing the audience from the podium.
In a video circulating online, Gachagua can be seen standing on stage accompanied by several Mt. Kenya MPs, who are his supporters, visibly perplexed by the turn of events.
Deputy President Hon Rigathi Gachagua during Nyanza tour on August 29. Photo: William Ruto Source: X
The footage also captures Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu gesturing toward the organizers, seemingly questioning why the microphone was abruptly turned off.
The scene created a tense and awkward moment for the former deputy president and his allies, drawing attention on social media.
Despite the incident, Gachagua maintained a positive front. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, he described the event as a success, writing, “The Mt. Kenya Festival – The Peace Concert – at Ihura Stadium was a great thriller. Thank you for your warm welcome! Thank you, great people of Murang’a and great warmth to the organizers.”
His statement notably omitted any mention of the microphone incident, perhaps in an attempt to downplay the drama.
Ousted Deputy President Hon Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a church service at St James ACK in Kiambu. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua Source: Facebook
Earlier in the day, Gachagua had made headlines for his remarks about President William Ruto.
Speaking at a separate event, he criticized Ruto for underestimating the political independence of the Mt. Kenya region.
Gachagua claimed to have warned the president against attempting to control or manipulate the region’s leaders and voters, suggesting that such efforts would not yield the desired outcomes.
The unfolding of events at the Ihura Stadium concert has since sparked debate among political observers and the public, with many questioning the underlying tensions within the political dynamics of the Mt. Kenya region.
