Truth Behind ODPP Approving Gachagua’s Ksh5.2B Wealth Probe
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Saturday dismissed a fake circular circulating on social media aimed at discrediting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The counterfeit letter claimed to respond to findings from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) following an investigation into Gachagua’s wealth. It referenced his alleged Ksh5.2 billion fortune and suggested that further investigations could lead to prosecution and asset recovery, purportedly signed by Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga.
A concerned Kenyan flagged the fraudulent letter to the ODPP on Saturday, December 28, prompting an immediate clarification from the office, labeling it as fake.
Although the source of the document remains unclear, its focus on the former Deputy President hints at a possible political motive. Gachagua’s wealth has been under scrutiny since an impeachment motion against him in September 2024.
During the proceedings, Gachagua made headlines by openly declaring his wealth, which included billions of shillings. However, his bold move raised questions about how he amassed such fortune, fueling further public and institutional scrutiny.
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Gachagua has consistently maintained that his wealth stems from inheritance from his late brother, former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua.
The fake circular is one of several instances where fabricated documents have targeted high-profile figures or institutions in Kenya. Earlier in December, the U.S. Embassy had to debunk a false communique claiming travel bans on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi.
“These letters are fake. Creating or distributing false government documents is illegal in both Kenya and the United States,” clarified U.S. Embassy spokesperson James Hagengruber.
Similarly, in November, the Ministry of Health flagged a fake job alert circulating under the Social Health Authority, falsely advertising mass recruitment in the medical field.
Such incidents highlight the growing trend of misinformation targeting public figures and institutions, undermining public trust and accountability.
Truth Behind ODPP Approving Gachagua’s Ksh5.2B Wealth Probe
