Rigathi Gachagua, Wife Dorcas Join Kenyans in Cheering Kenya vs Madagascar Match: "Mambo Ni Vulai"
- Rigathi Gachagua had been out of the country for about a month, but he kept Kenyans updated with his daily activities in the US
- His return home was met with unlikely events, as several Kenyans showed up at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to support him
- In a video, Gachagua was later spotted at his Karen home enjoying a football match after inviting friends and Kenyans
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Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has joined football fanatics in supporting the Kenyan football team Harambee Stars as they take on Madagascar.
Source: Facebook
The vibrant politician had been in the United States for over one month, where he took time to meet the Kenyans living in the diaspora.
At one point, he attended the Ngemi Cia Ruraya event, where he was captured dancing with Martha Karua, who had joined him in his trip.
Upon his return home, many had anticipated seeing the kind of welcome he would receive, as his supporters had vowed to meet him at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
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Did Rigathi Gachagua show up at Harambe Stars' game?
Others had hoped he would be joining Kenyans at the Kasarani stadium to watch the match, as earlier anticipated.
However, the politician and his wife were spotted at their home in Karen watching the match with other Kenyans after skipping the Kasarani venue.
Gachagua created a stadium-like scene in his home where his allies and select Kenyans joined him to watch the match.
He wore a white jersey and a red hat, while his wife wore a white, green and white jersey and topped the look with a green hat.
They were also joined by other politicians, among them Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Cleophas Malala.
Watch the video below:
Here are some of the reactions from social media users:
@Justin Kinuya said:
"Mambo ni vulai."
@Justus Kongo:
"Noma sana."
@Rodgers Clevers said:
"Bad omen."
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@Jerry said:
"Hii sasa ndio inabamba."
@Ian said:
"Isikuwe swara aki, we have been doing well."
Source: Facebook
Was Gachagua attacked?
A day ago, TUKO.co.ke reported that police had to lob teargas at goons who stoned Gachagua on his way home from the airport.
The DCP leader’s motorcade was making its way from JKIA to Nairobi’s CBD when it came under attack from stone-hurling goons.
Police responded by firing tear gas to disperse the attackers as some of Gachagua’s supporters retaliated, escalating the chaos.
The incident left Kenyans with mixed reactions, with the majority condemning the incident as an infringement of Gachagua's rights.
Some also defined the moment as a sign of Gachagua's future political career, claiming that he is likely to replace Raila Odinga's influence.
What did Gachagua's allies say about his return?
Elsewhere, Gachagua's close allies claimed that he was notified that about 100 police officers had been sent to arrest him.
Nyandarua senator John Methu thanked their supporters who showed up in huge numbers, which prevented the alleged arrest.
Malala had earlier noted that they were aware of arrest plans, but they put in measures to prevent their leader from being apprehended.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
