Rigathi Gachagua has finally appeared in public for the first time giving details related to his health days after he failed to show up to the Senate to testify.
Appearing weak and in a somber mood, the former DP stated that were it not for quick medical intervention, he would have been no more.
“As we speak, I am okay. I little bit weak but I feel better. The chest pains have gone away. I want to thank those who took their time to see me. I want to say I would remain forever indebted to them. After I stabilised, he (the doctor) did tell me that had I been late for another 20 minutes, you would be told a different story today.”
Rigathe Gachagua has further revealed that his security detail was withdrawn after he was rushed to the hospital.
“President withdrew all my guards. Again to cripple the functions. All officers in my office to be sent on compulsory leave.’’
Gachagua was impeached by members of the senate after the motion was presented to the chamber by MPs who had also passed the impeachment motion that had 11 charges against him.
He becomes the first ever Deputy President to be impeached by senators and MPs since the introduction of the 2010 constitution.
He has however filled a case to the high court challenging his impeachment done by the senate and the parliament.
