- Thursday, October 17, Rigathi Gachagua was dismissed as the deputy president of the Republic of Kenya
- Several days later, Gachagua has joined other leaders in wishing Kenyans a happy 61st Heroes' Day celebration
- The former vice president is unlikely to attend the Heroes celebrations in Kwale county, given that he is still admitted to The Karen Hospital
Nairobi – Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence a few days after being removed from office.
Gachagua, who is still hospitalized at The Karen Hospital, has not made any public statement since the senators accused him of misconduct.
However, on Sunday, October 20, the embattled former second-in-command took to social media to wish Kenyans a happy 61st Heroes' Day.
In his message to Kenyans, the former deputy president,
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“Happy Heroes Day dear Kenyans. God Bless our Nation,” Gachagua said.
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Meanwhile, President William Ruto arrived in Kwale for the 61st Veterans Day celebrations at Kwale Stadium, where the deputy president Kithur Kindiki he received him.
The event will honor the heroes and heroines who fought for the freedom of Kenya.
Kindiki's presence comes soon after he was appointed as the vice president, following the dismissal of Gachagua, who was removed from office on suspicion of serious violations of the constitution and abuse of office.
This year's Veterans Day has the theme of Affordable Housing, an important project of the administration Kenya First.
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