The nomination of Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua as presidential candidate William Ruto’s deputy has been met with mixed reactions.
This is especially given Raila Odinga nominee Martha Karua’s highly decorated profile. Among the big questions is on Gachagua’s education profile. How educated is he?
How educated is Martha Karua? See her education profile
Well, here is his education profile:
| Education Background: | |||
| From | To | Education Institution | Qualification |
| 1999 | 2000 | Kenya School of Government | Advanced Public Administration Course |
| 1990 | 1990 | Administration Police Institute | Paramilitary Training |
| 1985 | 1988 | University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Arts Degree; Political Science and Literature |
| 1982 | 1983 | Kianyaga High School | A- levels |
| 1978 | 1981 | Kianyaga High School | O- Levels Certificate |
| 1971 | 1977 | Kabiruini Primary School | Certificate of Primary Education |
| Employment/Service History: | |||
| From | To | Employer/Institution | Position Held |
| 2017 | To date | Kenya National Assembly | Member of Parliament, Mathira Constituency |
| 2001 | 2006 | H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta who was the then Minister for Local Government | Personal Assistant |
| 2000 | Present | Ridor Group of Companies | Director |
| 1989 | 1990 | Ministry of Home Affairs & National Heritage | Assistant Secretary |
| 1990 | 1991 | Office of the President | District Officer Cadet |
| 1991 | 1993 | Office of the President | Personal Assistant to the Head of Public Service |
| 1995 | 1996 | Office of the President | District Officer I; served in Kakamega District |
| 1997 | 1999 | Office of the President | District Officer I; In charge of Ng’arua Division, Laikipia District |
| Membership to Committees (12th Parliament): | |||
| From | To | Committee | Position Held |
| 2017 | To date | Members’ Services and Facilities Committee | Member |
Rigathi was born to Nahashon Gachagua and Mama Jane Kirigo. His mother passed away in December 2019. He is married to Dorcas Rigathi who lost her mother Virginia Wambui Ikinu to cancer at the age of 86. The couple has two sons Kevin and Keith.
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