Inside Rigathi Gachagua’s Karen Home: Rare Photos Reveal His Stylish Living Room

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has given Kenyans a rare look into former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s Karen residence as he paid his condolences after his sister died.

Although the two politicians have often clashed publicly, the visit highlighted the other side of their relationship as Babu put politics aside and supported Gachagua and his family.

Images of the house were posted online showing the well furnished interior. The leaders met in an unique circular lounge which has a high ceiling and beautiful honey coloured wooden panelling.

The walls are all cream and the windows are framed by wooden window frames and flowery curtains. Babu sat on a tan orange leather sofa with dark wood carvings whilst Gachagua sat in a cream armchair with ornate gold detailing.

Between them was a glass-topped coffee table. The room was also well furnished with a wooden side table, wall light and speaker. A large window was located behind the visitors providing lots of natural lighting and looking out onto lots of greenery.

There were two large pictures on the wall. The first showed Gachagua wearing a teal suit with a red background with the Kenyan coat of arms. The second was a detailed portrait with warm darker colours.

Images of the outside of the property were also posted online. It looked very tidy with a green fence covered in flowers. The garden had neat lines of plants and a gazebo.

Babu wrote a message online saying: “Visited Rigathi Gachagua to show solidarity with his family. Sadness makes you forget politics. Family and support mean the most.”

The gesture gained attention online as it showed how personal tragedy can unite political opponents.

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