Gachagua’s turn to bear ‘besieged’ deputy tag

Kenyas Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaking to the residents of Magunga in Homabay County, Kenya on August 29, 2024. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

For a man whose word is law in his country, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has always appeared baffled at neighbouring Kenya’s querulous politics.

During his latest visit to Kenya on August 27, Museveni couldn’t resist the urge to comment on local politics, praising President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for demonstrating unity in their support for former prime minister Raila Odinga’s candidature for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairman.