The graphic claiming that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua promised to arrest Northern Kenya leaders when elected president is a fabricated digital edit.
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- Rigathi Gachagua is the former Deputy President of Kenya, having served under President William Ruto before his impeachment in 2024. Currently, Gachagua remains active in Kenyan politics and is planning to vie for the presidency in 2027.
The claim
The former Deputy President allegedly stated that if elected, he will arrest all Northern Kenya leaders and give them two options: return all stolen public money or go to jail.
Verdict: False
JamiiCheck conducted an online investigation and found the claim to be false, as no credible sources have reported this statement.
There is no credible media reporting or record of Gachagua making threats specifically targeted at arresting Northern Kenya leaders. Instead, his actual campaign statements have focused on national economic reforms, economic recovery, healthcare, and education policies.