On Tuesday, July 19, William Ruto’s running mate, Rigathi Gachagua introduced his family to the public for the first time.
Making his introduction, he praised family as a very important unit in a society.
“I was born and brought up in the slopes of Mt. Kenya 57 years ago. Family is a basic unit of society and the nation. Strong families, make strong nations. I am the head of a family and it is my pleasure to introduce my family who are here with me today,” Gachagua said.
He praised himself as father who has proudly brought up two grown kids with his wife pastor Dorcas Wanjiku.
After being married for 35 years, the couple has been blessed with two sons; Kevin Gachagua and Keith Ikinu Rigathi.
Gachagua revealed to the public that his firstborn son is a software engineer while the second one is a medical doctor.
Let’s look at Keith Gachagua
According to reports by Kenyans.co.ke, the 29 year-old Keith Rigathi is a former student at Alliance High School where he scored a mean grade of A plain of 86.92 points and was ranked 17th nationally. According to the top 100 male candidates nationally, he was ranked 13th.
He is a graduate from the University of Nairobi (UoN) with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He graduated in December 2019.
Celebrating hi on his graduation, Gachagua said:
“After 30 years, I went back to the University at the graduation square this morning to witness the graduation of my last born son, Keith Ikinu Rigathi, who was awarded Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. My wife and I were overwhelmed with excitement and indeed we are very proud parents.
“We thank God for his goodness in seeing Keith through a very difficult course that took him six years.”
Adding:
“Having seen my last child through school, I will consider going back for a Master’s Degree in the same university sometime next year. I am a very proud father and I salute Doctor Ikinu Rigathi for the honour he has bestowed on his parents. As he starts working as a Doctor, I have reminded him that the profession is a calling and I am very happy he has joined me in service to mankind.”
When Keith was employed at the Mbagathi District Hospital in February 2021, Gachagua praised him for his dedication to his line of work.
“You continue to encourage me in your selfless service and calling as you attend to patients day and night at Mbagathi District Hospital,” Gachagua noted.
