Gachagua Responds To Claims He, Woman Face Eviction From Nairobi Apartment Over Ksh25M
Gachagua dismissed the allegations as defamatory and fabricated, maintaining he has never dealt with the company
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned of legal action against a firm that accused him of moving a female associate into a luxury apartment without settling the Ksh25 million purchase price.
Through his lawyers, Gachagua dismissed the allegations as defamatory and fabricated, maintaining he has never dealt with the company, visited the said property, or been involved in the transaction at all.
In a demand letter, his legal team called for an unconditional withdrawal of the claims, along with a written apology to be prominently published in at least two national newspapers.
Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. /NUSOJ
The letter gave the company a strict 24-hour ultimatum to comply, warning that failure to do so would lead to a defamation suit being filed immediately.
The dispute began after the firm, through its lawyers, demanded Gachagua and his female associate vacate the apartment, admit to unlawful occupation, and settle any payments owed based on current market rates.
The firm also threatened to take “all lawful measures” to protect its client’s interests, including auctioning items inside the apartment, if their demands were ignored.
In response, Gachagua’s lawyers condemned the accusations as baseless and sensational, arguing they had been widely circulated in both mainstream and social media, sparking public outrage and tarnishing his personal, family, social, and political reputation.
They maintained that the claims were not only false but also reckless and made with complete disregard for the truth.
“It is imperative to note that you made these statements knowing that they were not only factually wrong and unsubstantiated but also reckless with total disregard for the truth,” the letter stated.
Gachagua’s legal team maintained that the company’s actions amount to defamation as outlined in the Defamation Act (Cap 36) and Article 33(3) of the Constitution, which limits freedom of expression when it infringes on the rights and reputation of others.
The matter adds to the string of controversies surrounding the former Deputy President, who has lately faced claims of covertly collaborating with President William Ruto—allegations that have stirred tensions within the United Opposition as the 2027 General Election draws closer.
