Kenya: Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Has Not Alleged That He's Been Poisoned - Viral Graphic Fabricated
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic quoting former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as alleging that he might have been poisoned is circulating on social media. However, the claim is fabricated.
A graphic circulating on social media is falsely claiming that former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua alleged he might have been poisoned. The graphic states that Gachagua, who served as deputy president from 2022 to his impeachment in 2024, is recuperating in the United States after allegedly being targeted by a lethal gas.
However, this claim is fabricated. Gachagua, who left for the US on August 26, 2026, has not mentioned being unwell on social media or through local media. Any alleged health issues he faced have not been reported by reliable sources. The graphic originated from the Facebook page Kenya News Flash, which is known for posting fabricated content.
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