Rigathi Gachagua Fulfils Mchele Na Nyama Promise, Spoils Locals With Food At Sagana State Lodge

• Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has fulfilled his promise of 'mchele na nyama' (rice and meat) to Nyeri residents
• Gachagua's gesture comes while President Ruto and his team have been touring the Mt Kenya region and it left the locals excited
• The meal was served at the Sagana State Lodge, creating a festive atmosphere for the jubilant residents

Nyeri- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has fulfilled his 'mchele na nyama' promise to Nyeri residents after making the promise to them during the electioneering period.

Coming at a time when the president and his team have been on a tour of the Mt Kenya region for the past few days, Nyeri locals were treated to some sumptuous lunch that lifted their spirits and filled their stomachs.

Nyeri locals excited to visit Sagana State Lodge

In a video shared by NTV, the locals were seen joyously sharing the meal of rice and meat and they could not help but praise the second in command for the treat.

Their excitement was over the roof as the residents had the delicious lunch at the Sagana State Lodge.

"My name is Martin Nyaga, and I am so excited, and we thank our president William Ruto for this feast. We will continue supporting him," one local said.

"I am so full, I am so happy," another noted.

A 75-year-old who was among the attendees could not also hide his joy for having a chance to visit the state lodge.

"I have never seen this, as I entered the gate, I was welcomed with food," he stated.

Rigathi Gachagua's promise

In July 2022, During the burial of his elder brother James Reriani in Nyeri, the then-Mathira MP advised Ruto that when he becomes president, he had to invite Mt Kenya residents for a plate of lunch at the Sagana State Lodge.

"There is one thing President Moi used to do and we request you to do it, any time you come to the State Lodge, open the door, prepare rice and meat for our people to eat, just that. Is there anything more you want?)”, Rigathi said at the time.

His remarks, which he made weeks before the August 2022 election, however, saw come under heavy criticism.