Rigathi Gachagua Biography, Age, Height, Salary, Education, Political Career and Family

Rigathi Gachagua Biography

Rigathi Gachagua is the brother of the former Nyeri county governor Nderitu Gachagua. He is an aspirant member of parliament for Mathira constituency with a jubilee party ticket. He is a former Kiambaa District Officer.

He was the President’s personal assistant during Uhuru’s time as Kanu chairman, particularly the period of his failed presidential bid 2002. Rigathi has been conspicuously present in Gachagua’s functions, especially when his health began to deteriorate.

Facts About Rigathi Gachagua

Name: Rigathi Gachagua
Age: Not Available
Political Party: jubilee party
Constituency: Mathira constituency
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Rigathi Gachagua Education

Date: 1999-2000
Education Institution: Kenya School of Government
Qualification: Advanced Public Administration Course

Date: 1985-1988
Education Institution: University of Nairobi
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts Degree; Political Science and Literature

Date: 1978-1981
Education Institution: Kianyaga High School
Qualification: O- Levels Certificate

Date: 1971-1977
Education Institution: Kabiruini Primary School
Qualification: Certificate of Primary Education

Rigathi Gachagua Political Career

After the death of his brother- former governor of Nyeri Nderitu Gachagua he wanted to run for Nyeri gubernatorial race but he later abandoned it for the Mathira parliamentary seat. He won the party primaries for the Jubilee party to run for Mathira parliamentary seat.

Membership to Committees

Date:2017 To date
Committee: Members’ Services and Facilities Committee
Position Held: Member

Details about Rigathi’s date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public eye making it difficult to know his age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

Rigathi Gachagua Family

Rigathi Gachagua Parents, Brothers, and Sisters

After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.

Wife

Rigathi likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Rigathi Gachagua Salary

According to our reliable source, an MP in Kenya earn a monthly basic taxable salary of Kshs. 532,500 and a number of allowances, meaning each member get an average minimum gross salary of Ksh1,378, 000. The allowances include mileage, sitting and responsibility perks.

Besides their salaries, Members of Parliament are entitled to a mortgage loan, car loan and medical cover facility. It is noteworthy that the mortgage and car facilities are loan facilities that are granted to Members of Parliament on interest and payable within five years being their term of office.

Rigathi Gachagua Net Worth

Working as an MP, there is no doubt Rigathi earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Nyeri county Affairs

During Nderitu Gachagua’s long absence owing to ill health, Rigathi Gachagua appeared to call the shots in Nyeri county. Although the Constitution stipulates that Deputy Governor Samuel Wamathai should act as governor in the absence of his boss, Rigathi was often accused of meddling in the affairs of the county and acting as the de facto deputy when his brother was away. In parliamentary sessions, some MCAs accused him of taking advantage of Wamathai’s laid-back demeanor, a claim the Gachaguas vehemently denied.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rigathi Gachagua

Who is Rigathi Gachagua?

He is an aspirant member of parliament for Mathira constituency with a jubilee party ticket.

How old is Rigathi Gachagua?

Is Rigathi Gachagua married?

Rigathi Gachagua Salary?

How much is Rigathi Gachagua’s net worth?

Gachagua has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

Where does Rigathi Gachagua live?

Because of security reasons, Rigathi has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Where is Rigathi Gachagua now?

He is the current member of parliament for Mathira constituency with a jubilee party ticket.

Overview of a Members of Parliament in Kenya

Kenya has a total of 349 Members of Parliament; 290 elected from the constituencies, 47 women elected from the counties and 12 members nominated by parliamentary political parties to represent special interests of youth, persons with disabilities and workers. The speaker serves as an ex-official member.

Responsibilities of Member Parliament

Representation: Acts on your behalf on issues of concern to you & the nation.
Oversight: Controls budget, oversees the presidency, ministries and parastatals plus appointments.
Legislation: Develops or contributes to lawmaking.
CDF: Runs the Constituency Development Fund.

Qualifications for Election as an MP

A person is eligible for election as a member of Parliament if the person

is registered as a voter;
satisfies any educational, moral and ethical requirements prescribed by this Constitution or by an Act of Parliament
is nominated by a political party, or is an independent candidate who is supported by at least one thousand registered voters in the constituency

Disqualifications for election as an MP

A person is disqualified from being elected a member of Parliament if the person

is a State officer or other public officer, other than a member of Parliament;
has, at any time within the five years immediately preceding the date of election, held office as a member of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission;
has not been a citizen of Kenya for at least the ten years immediately preceding the date of the election;
is a member of a county assembly;
is of unsound mind;
is an undischarged bankrupt;
is subject to a sentence of imprisonment of at least six months, as at the date of registration as a candidate, or at the date of the election; (A person is not disqualified unless all possibility of appeal or review of the relevant sentence or decision has been exhausted)
is found, in accordance with any law, to have misused or abused a State office or public office or in any way to have contravened Chapter Six.pf the Kenyan constitution

Rigathi Gachagua Biography, Age, Height, Salary, Education, Political Career and Family