- A video of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua buying over-the-counter medicine at a chemist has sparked mixed reactions online
- The clip, whose exact location has not been confirmed, surfaced while Gachagua was on a three-day political tour of the Gusii region, covering Kisii county and Migori county
- In the viral video, Gachagua is seen dressed in DCP party colours while visiting a chemist; the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) condemned the chemist and its staff for the leaked clip
A video showing former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua buying off-the-counter medicines at a chemist has elicited mixed reactions on social media.
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It was not immediately established where the video was recorded, but TUKO.co.ke understands that Gachagua has been on a three-day intense campaign in Gusii region, encompassing Kisii and Migori counties, since Monday, February 23.
The video, which has been widely circulated online, showed the former deputy president clad in DCP party colours: a purple cap and a long-sleeved puffer jacket.
Gachagua was seen having a conversation with the medic, but he was inaudible. The audio of the video was replaced with a song.
The video was visibly recorded by a person who was inside the chemist.
PSK reacts to Gachagua’s trending clip
The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) has come out to condemn the chemist and its staff for breaching Gachagua’s right to privacy and healthcare confidentiality.
“Every person seeking medicines or professional advice is entitled to dignity, discretion, and protection of their personal health information. Confidentiality in healthcare is not optional, it is a fundamental ethical and professional obligation,” said the society in a statement seen by TUKO.co.ke.
They promised to investigate the matter further and take disciplinary action against the pharmacist if found culpable.
“At this stage, it is not yet clear which licensed professionals were present at the outlet in question. PSK is undertaking due diligence to verify the identity and licensing status of the outlet and the professionals involved so that appropriate regulatory steps may be taken if necessary,” read the statement signed by PSK president Dr. Wairimu Mbogo.
The society regretted the incident and promised to take the necessary steps to ensure that health facilities are managed by qualified and licensed professionals to avoid such incidents in the future.
“Regardless of public profile or status, every Kenyan has the right to confidential healthcare. We therefore extend our regret over the apparent breach of privacy that has occurred.This incident underscores the critical importance of ensuring that pharmacy outlets operate under the supervision of qualified and licensed professionals who understand and uphold elicited standards,” added Dr. Mbogo.
Rigathi Gachagua taken ill
On October 17, 2025, Gachagua fell ill and was rushed to Karen Hospital, where he was admitted for three days.
Gachagua was appearing before the Senate for his impeachment hearing when he became unwell.
He had attended the morning session and was preparing to appear for the afternoon hearing, where he was scheduled to be grilled by lawyers representing the mover of the motion and the National Assembly.
Proceedings were halted for a while as senators demanded to know what had happened to the former Mathira lawmaker.
Karen Hospital founder and chief cardiologist, Dr John Gikonyo, later informed the country that Gachagua was admitted with chest pains and stress-related heart problems.
The House proceeded to impeach him nonetheless.
Gachagua has since challenged the process of his removal in court, and the matter is still active.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
