caption Fresh details have emerged about how Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who faces a corruption trial on Wednesday, allegedly used a proxy to buy a prime hotel once owned by his brother Nderitu Gachagua, who is deceased. Peterson Njomo Muchira, in an affidavit, said Gachagua used him to acquire the Olive Garden Hotel. He said he has since engaged Jahenda to run the hotel as agreed with the Deputy President. Gachagua had said he benefited from the sale of the hotel, having received Sh20 million as a beneficiary of his brother’s estate. In his defence, Gachagua denied acquiring the hotel, saying it was sold to a third party in line with his late brother’s will.

Source: The Star October 16, 2024 02:52 UTC