Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded to corruption allegations involving 22 companies linked to his family, as outlined in an impeachment motion presented by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse.
In his detailed response, Gachagua criticized Mutuse for not providing any evidence to substantiate claims of corruption involving these companies, accusing the lawmaker of attempting to tarnish his reputation without proof.
Gachagua asserted that the companies listed in the motion have not been involved in any illegal activities.
“It appears that the mover of the motion was meticulous in naming all the companies associated with me, yet no evidence of illegal activities was provided.
There cannot be evidence where no wrongdoing has occurred,” he stated.
He further disclosed information on the companies in question, including ownership, launch dates, and their areas of operation:
Rigathi Gachagua Foundation: A non-profit founded in 2022, focused on social welfare with no trading activities.
It has received Ksh.12 million for community aid.
Dorcas Rigathi Foundation: Established by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi in 2022 to support vulnerable groups such as drug addicts, widows, and orphans.
Spirit Way Limited: A church ministry company created in 2023, which Gachagua clarified has never engaged in commercial activities and lacks a bank account.
Calvary Creed International Limited: Founded nine years prior to Gachagua assuming office, with no trading activities since 2021.
Mothers of the Land Limited: Established in 2021 by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and associates, this company has not conducted any business with the government.
The Anansi Collective: Registered in 2021 under Gachagua’s son, Dr. Keith Rigathi.
The company has no bank account and has not engaged in trading.
Grand Bypass Apartments Limited: Launched in 2024, the company was created to manage 70 apartments for the beneficiaries of Gachagua’s late brother, Nderitu Gachagua.
Vipingo Beach Resort Limited: Owned by Gachagua’s sons, this company was incorporated in 2008 with shares held by the estate of his late brother.
Fortis Vis Group: Established in 2023, the company has not engaged in any trading activities.
Pioneer Medical Limited: Dormant for the past ten years and established before Gachagua took office.
Ridor Furniture Mart Limited: Founded 17 years ago, this company focuses on furniture and rental property management.
Biovet Limited: Dormant for 15 years, with no history of trading activities.
Morani Manufacturers Limited: Owned by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and Gachagua’s son, this company conducted one transaction for animal feed manufacturing in the amount of Ksh.132,000.
Delta Merchants Limited: Gachagua reported that this company has not traded for over a decade.
Wamunyoro Investments Limited: Formed 21 years before Gachagua assumed office, it serves as a property holding company.
Cosmere Venture Limited: Incorporated by Gachagua’s sons in 2018, with no government contracts since Gachagua took office.
Royal Crimson Venture Limited: Another company that has not engaged in government business since Gachagua’s tenure began.
Kuruwitu Properties Limited: Owned by the estate of the late Nderitu Gachagua.
Crystal Kenya Limited: Managed by Gachagua’s sons, this company acquired Outspan and Treetops hotels, with financing from a local bank and a personal loan from the DP.
Heartland Supplies Limited: Dormant for a decade.
Karandi Farm Limited: Founded in 2001, it operates a dairy farm.
Technical Supplies and Services (K) Limited: Dormant for ten years.
Gachagua dismissed the accusations as baseless, maintaining his innocence and asserting that the companies have not engaged in any corrupt activities as suggested in the impeachment motion.
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