Rigathi Gachagua, once a fierce critic of Uhuru Kenyatta, apologized and called him a friend after corruption charges were dropped post-2024 election.

Rigathi Gachagua, former Kenyan Deputy President, has reversed his long-standing political rivalry with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, apologizing publicly after facing impeachment and corruption charges in October 2024. Once a fierce critic accusing Kenyatta of corruption and misuse of power, Gachagua now refers to him as a “friend, former boss, and elder brother,” following a dramatic shift after the charges were dropped post-election. The change marks a significant realignment in Kenya’s political landscape.