Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has come out strongly in defence of her husband,Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, amid growing political tensions and criticism from within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In what appears to be a direct response to remarks made by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Pastor Dorcas dismissed suggestions that her presence alongside her husband in public and political spaces is inappropriate.
Speaking during a recent public address, Pastor Dorcas questioned the motive behind criticism aimed at their close partnership, citing Biblical values as the foundation of their union. “I don’t know why anybody has a problem with a husband moving with his wife. For Jehovah God says, they shall become one flesh… and they will not feel ashamed,” she said.
Without naming Ichung’wah, Pastor Dorcas took issue with those suggesting that her husband’s political focus is waning due to their visible togetherness. She praised Gachagua’s leadership and influence, asserting that he remains a central figure in national discourse. “A man who is causing a whole nation not to sleep? A man where the President, the Deputy, the Members of Parliament hardly say anything else?” she posed.
Her remarks follow recent comments by Ichung’wah during an empowerment programme in Kajiado Central, where he implied that Gachagua had become more focused on public appearances with his wife than on his duties. These comments have sparked widespread backlash, especially on social media, with many rallying in support of the Gachaguas.
Pastor Dorcas also linked the growing mental health crisis in the country to broken families, emphasizing the importance of unity at home. “We are praying for families to be together… mental illnesses, mental health challenges are coming from separating families,” she said.
She concluded her address with a strong declaration of love and support for her husband, vowing to continue standing by him. “I will not stop loving my husband. I will not stop supporting my husband… I believe in his vision. I believe in his dreams,” she affirmed.
The remarks have added fuel to an ongoing power struggle within UDA, exposing emerging divisions as the 2027 political landscape begins to take shape.
