GEOFFREY MBUTHIA ENTERTAINMENT SUB-EDITOR

25 September 2022

• Rigathi Gachagua found out after attending the funeral for late Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok.

• Rigathi reminisced about his elder brother in his statement.

It is now emerging that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's elder brother, Jack Reriani died yesterday with the cause remaining unknown.

The DP who was himself attending the funeral of former Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok's, yesterday sent out a statement about the death on his Facebook page.

He started out by reminiscing about the time they had spent together during the inauguration noting how happy the late Jack had been.

"We spent quality time for three days during our inauguration. You were so happy, jovial and full of life."

The deputy president also remembered how the his elder brother had paid his school fees.

"We shared beautiful moments of our life back in the village. I had the opportunity to thank you for paying my school fees in high school."

Gachagua then went on to reveal that the two had resolved to have the late Jack take a more involved role in leading their extended family.

"We agreed on your enhanced role to lead the Kirigo family in view of my National duties. We parted happily and agreed that I would come home after we settle down to discuss family matters."

He finished by confessing how tough the sad news had been on him when he learnt about it and noted that he was now the only son left in the family.

"The news of your passing on last night hit me hard as I remain alone among the Kirigo sons."

He also condoled with his elder brother's immediate family while also declaring how much love he had for Reriani.

"My heartfelt condolences to your family, the Kirigo family, the larger Gachagua family and the extended Reriani family. May the almighty God give your wife and son strength to bear the loss. I love you big the way you have always loved me," Gachagua stated.

The Deputy President wasn't the only person celebrating the life of the late Jack, Mutahi Kahiga, the Nyeri governor also wrote a kind note about him.

In his message, Mutahi commended the late for his generosity.