Rigathi Gachagua Defends Brother’s Estate Process, Tells Disgruntled Heirs to Go to Court

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressed the succession of his late brother’s estate, Nderitu Gachagua, asserting that the process strictly followed the instructions left in the deceased’s will. During an interview, Gachagua pointed out that succession disputes belong in the courtroom, noting that any heir with grievances should seek a resolution through the legal system.

“The law of succession is handled by courts of law. If anybody is dissatisfied with what is happening in a succession implementation, you go to court,” he said.

He clarified that the disagreement centers on the estate of his brother, who died in 2017. The late governor left a comprehensive will that dictated exactly how to distribute his assets. Gachagua maintained that the document explicitly named every beneficiary and their specific shares, ensuring the family considered everyone connected to the late Nderitu.

He explained that the late governor’s estate was split among 21 beneficiaries. The will mandated the sale of all properties and the settlement of debts, with the remaining cash shared according to specific percentages.

“Some were getting 10 per cent, others 5 per cent, others 2 per cent or 3 per cent, all clearly indicated in the will,” he said.

Gachagua noted that three executors – the deceased’s lawyer, a longtime friend, and a family member – oversaw the process to ensure they followed the written instructions to the letter. He maintained that all beneficiaries originally agreed to the contents after the reading of the will.

“The court adopted the will and allowed the executors to go ahead and execute it in accordance with the wishes of the deceased person,” he said.

He further claimed that the team wrapped up the entire process about eight years ago. During that time, they sold the properties, cleared all debts, and wired the proceeds directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts as the will required.

Gachagua maintained that the succession followed every legal and transparent step, arguing that anyone with a grievance should use the proper legal channels. He urged those with inheritance concerns to settle them in court rather than airing them on public or political platforms.

Meanwhile, the late James Nderitu Gachagua’s family appealed for state intervention regarding the administration of the estate. In a media statement released on Friday, March 27, 2026, the immediate family explained that they went public only after private efforts to resolve the matter hit a dead end.

“After careful and thoughtful consideration, we, the family of the late Hon. James Nderitu Gachagua, have made the very difficult decision to go public on matters concerning our rightful inheritance,” the statement reads.

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