Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has not resigned despite the widespread circulation of a fake resignation letter.
A document falsely claiming that Gachagua stepped down from his role has been making the rounds online, but the Deputy President remains firmly in office as he faces an ongoing impeachment process in Parliament.
Reliable sources within the offices of both President William Ruto and the Deputy President have confirmed to Kenyans.co.ke that the resignation rumours are entirely unfounded. The letter, addressed to “The People of Kenya,” claimed that Gachagua was stepping down “effective immediately,” citing personal reasons and concerns over his impending impeachment.
It read in part, “I believe it is in the best interest of both my conscience and the people I serve.” The document, however, was discredited for lacking the Deputy President’s official signature and the necessary stamps of his office.