Video: Laughter as Gachagua inspects guard of honour mounted by kanjos

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- Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua visited Murang'a county offices accompanied by Governor Irungu Kang'ata

- Uniformed county enforcement officers mounted a guard of honour for Gachagua during the official visit, drawing widespread attention online

- The video of the ceremonial procession went viral on X, with Kenyans divided between amusement and political commentary

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua was received with a full guard of honour mounted by Murang'a enforcement officers during an official visit to the county government offices on Thursday, August 20.

Footage of the event, shared on X, shows uniformed officers standing in organised lines at attention as Gachagua, accompanied by Governor Irungu Kang'ata, was escorted past them through an ornamental archway gate flying the Kenyan flag.

The civilian delegation, some wearing his DCP caps, moved through the formal procession in a composed and orderly manner.

Gachagua praises Murang'a's economic development

Following the visit, Gachagua issued a statement praising the county government's economic initiatives, singling out Kang'ata's leadership as a model for grassroots development.

"County governments play a crucial role in fostering local economic development by investing in grassroots infrastructure, enhancing agricultural productivity, and streamlining trade policies to create a more conducive environment for businesses," Gachagua said.

He specifically noted Murang'a county's investment in value-added processing industries as a driver of local employment and improved resident welfare.

"Witnessing firsthand the dedication and commitment of Kang'ata to transforming Murang'a's economic landscape is truly inspiring and a testament to the impactful leadership at the county level," Gachagua added.

Video sparks debate among Kenyans

The footage quickly gained traction online, with reactions ranging from mockery to political analysis.

@ZAndwana wrote: "Guard of honor na kofia. Halafu, huyu ndio tunataka aachie sifuna 😂😂😂😂."

@Collins37529037 said, "Now I have to believe Duale when he said this man is a comedian 😂"

Richard Matampash commented, "Anakagua line mbili, anyway Wamunyoro making their fellow happy, mtaua Gachagua na furaha leo hii 😂"

Not all reactions were dismissive. Chris Kariuki offered a different read: "A guard of honour from the best-performing governor in Kenya is no mean feat; looking beyond the kanjo, you see some political science at play."

@kimathimurage raised a more pointed concern: "He better get it because these theatrics shall be very costly for us Kikuyus in the event he doesn't ascend to the presidency."

Mogire Wisley added: "Yaani Kenya? Haki asante Mungu kuumba Kenya...Bure hatungecheka. Juu ile ujinga iko Kenya ni kama Sodoma na Gomora."

The visit comes as Gachagua, who was impeached as deputy president in October 2024, has maintained a visible public profile across the country, with analysts closely watching his movements ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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