The government has launched a renovation project for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s residence, with an allocated budget of Ksh 600 million.
As per the latest report from the government’s Controller of Budget, Ksh 100 million has already been expended on repairs. Margaret Nyakang’o disclosed that the construction of the house, which commenced in July last year cost Ksh. 450 million.
In March 2023, reports indicated that the Deputy President had not yet moved into his official residence due to a leaking roof and broken equipment.
He claimed that the house’s dilapidated condition was a form of punishment by the Jubilee administration on President Ruto during his tenure as Deputy President.
He added that President Ruto had to cover bills personally.
“The official residence of the Deputy President was in bad shape when I became Deputy President. The rooftop was leaking, the borehole pump was broken down, and the house was totally in bad shape,” he said.