Rigathi Gachagua Explains How He Handled His Late Brother’s Wealth
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded firmly to claims that he stole or disinherited the family of his late brother, former Nyeri Governor James Nderitu Gachagua.
Speaking on March 27, 2026, Gachagua said the succession process was done legally and openly eight years ago in 2018. He explained that his brother left a will that named 21 beneficiaries, including his two wives, four children, other women he had relationships with, siblings, and dependents. The will clearly showed how the property should be shared using different percentages.
Gachagua added that all beneficiaries, including the immediate family, appeared in court in 2018 and agreed to the contents of the will. The court then approved it and allowed three executors to sell the properties, pay any debts, and share the remaining money according to the late governor’s wishes. He stressed that everything was completed years ago and nobody raised any complaints until now. “That happened 8 years ago, 8 years nobody ever spoke,” he said.
Gachagua dismissed the family’s recent letter to President William Ruto as politically motivated. He accused the President of meeting some family members and misleading them by saying he could recover the sold properties. Gachagua insisted that succession matters are handled by the courts, not the President, and advised anyone unhappy to go back to court instead of involving politics. The dispute has now become public as tensions continue between Gachagua and President Ruto.
