In a curious case of political machinations, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could not secure the support of 2 Members of Parliament, who should have been an otherwise easy pick.
And as with many of his political troubles, it appears Riggy G’s sharp tongue was to blame, again.
In November last year, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi and Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina exchanged vows in a vibrant traditional wedding ceremony (Ruracio). The event was attended by who’s who in government, including President Ruto and DP Gachagua.
Love ultimately Wins
Eric and Betty, congratulations on your Ruracio today.
I joined President @WilliamsRuto, hundreds of leaders, and Kenyans from all walks of life, at the traditional dowry ceremony of Mathira MP Hon. Eric Wamumbi and Murang’a Woman Representative Betty… pic.twitter.com/c7f1ZBIKFT
— H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH (@rigathi) November 18, 2023
Being the senior most politician from the region, it was only logical that the DP led the dowry negotiations, and he did.
Gachagua’s choice to lead the negotiations was also a no-brainer, considering that the groom, MP Eric Wamumbi, was his immediate successor in Mathira constituency.
It therefore came as a shock to many when both legislators appended their names to the motion, and even signed Yes to impeach.
Well, the Woman representative had earlier on Sunday revealed the reasons she will never forgive Gachagua.
In a Facebook post, Betty Maina said that indeed Gachagua was once a trusted friend, but his loose tongue and interpersonal skills are wanting.
She revealed that despite Riggy G leading her dowry negotiation efforts, the DP was anything but a well-meaning elder. According to the legislator, Gachagua not only said hurtful things about her in private settings, but actually bet that the marriage would be a very short-lived one.
