Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday shared photos of him spending quality time at his native home in Mathira, Nyeri County alongside his family, including his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi.
In the pictures shared by the former deputy president, Gachagua with his family members were captured sitting on the grass while enjoying the warmth of sunshine moments after the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as his replacement.
The former deputy president expressed joy to be back home, stating that "the smell of the fresh grass and the sounds of the chirping birds are what a family needs in such moments."
Gachagua went ahead to commend his family for their motivation and moral support following the political turmoil that saw him get impeached by the Senate.
"Thanking God for the gift of my family. The smell of fresh grass and the sounds of chirping birds is what a happy family needs. I will remain forever grateful to God, for giving me a loving and supportive family. We are happy to be home, where I was born and brought up," Gachagua wrote.
Gachagua further added that he would soon resume his morning walks in Hombe Forest which is located in Nyeri County. "I can’t wait for the morning to take my walk in Hombe Forest and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt Kenya as I thank God for His kindness," Gachagua remarked.
The former DP's sentiments followed just hours after the swearing-in of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president, replacing Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached by the Senate on October 17.
Kindiki was sworn in as the DP at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in a ceremony attended by high-profile delegates including President William Ruto, members of the Cabinet, and politicians.
Meanwhile, Gachagua's latest remarks come barely two days after he took a swipe at Members of Parliament who participated in his impeachment. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Limuru on Wednesday, Gachagua told the lawmakers that they were currently preparing the fruits of their unwarranted decision to impeach him.
"As you can see members of Parliament, you are not given a platform to speak because what you did in Parliament angered Kenyans," Gachagua told the MPs.
On October 8, Members of the National Assembly overwhelmingly voted in favour of the motion to impeach Gachagua. A total of 281 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion against 44 who wanted Gachagua to stay.
A week later, the Senate plenary upheld the motion, formally dismissing Gachagua as the second in command. The Senators voted in favour of five out of the 11 charges levelled against the former Mathira MP.
