The Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) Leader, Rigathi Gachagua, has described his exit from the office of the Deputy President as a surprisingly pleasant turn for his family. Speaking during the ordination of his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Gachagua shared how the transition has allowed them to focus more on family life.
“Our humiliating exit from office has been very pleasant to us because we have moved on, and we are happier people,” Gachagua said, highlighting the newfound ease in their daily lives.
Gachagua recalled the challenges of balancing public office with family commitments. He said that during their time in office, both he and his spouse were constantly busy with work, leaving little time to spend together. Despite their hectic schedules, he admired Dorcas’ passion for the Boy Child Initiative, a program she championed while serving as the Deputy President’s spouse.
“This great woman of God, when we were in office, was so passionate about the boychild. I saw very little of her. I would go to work, she would also go to work, we would meet in the evening sometimes, she would find me asleep, and when she woke up in the morning, she was just talking about the boychild,” Gachagua recalled.
He expressed regret that Dorcas can no longer extend her support to as many boys as she could while in office. To continue supporting her ministry, Gachagua revealed that the family contributes up to 30 percent of their income to help sustain the initiative.
“The only regret that I have that we left office is that Dorcas is not able to help as many boys as she would have wanted because when she was in office, she saved many boys from death,” he said.
The couple, together with their two sons, Kevin and Keith, continue to prioritize family and community service, reflecting a blend of personal fulfillment and social responsibility post-office.
