Rigathi Gachagua’s attempt for a live TV interview from his Mathira home failed when two Kikuyu TV stations declined.
Inooro TV and Kameme TV both refused to conduct the interview at his residence, citing location and logistical issues.
Gachagua had been hoping to address his Mt Kenya base but declined to travel to Nairobi for the interview.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s planned TV interview from his Mathira home on Sunday night was canceled after two major Kikuyu-language TV stations declined to participate. Gachagua initially approached Inooro TV, operated by Royal Media Services (RMS), but the interview was reportedly vetoed by RMS chairman SK Macharia.
Gachagua then turned to Kameme TV, owned by the Kenyatta family’s Media Max Limited. However, Kameme TV insisted he come to their Nairobi studios for the interview, located 200 kilometers away. Accustomed to media coming to his residence during his tenure as Deputy President, Gachagua found it unreasonable to travel from Nyeri to Nairobi, and the interview was ultimately canceled.
Since October 17, when he was impeached, Gachagua has been staying in Mathira with his family. He expressed gratitude for the simplicity of rural life, saying, “The smell of fresh grass, the sounds of chirping birds—that’s what a happy family needs.” He also looked forward to walking in Hombe Forest and enjoying Mt Kenya’s scenery, reflecting on his peaceful return to his roots.
