- Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Dorcas, were spotted enjoying a speedboat ride on open water in Seattle on August 31
- The DCP leader is currently on a US tour, and the outing quickly caught the attention of Kenyans online
- Fans flooded the comments with jokes and reactions about the couple’s unexpected maritime adventure
Impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas gave Kenyans something to talk about after footage of the couple enjoying a speedboat ride in Seattle, USA, surfaced online on August 31.
Source: Facebook
In the clip, the two are seen seated at the back of the speedboat as it cuts through open water, looking relaxed and clearly enjoying the outing.
The video quickly spread across social media, drawing thousands of views and a wave of commentary from Kenyans who had thoughts about everything from the boat’s angle to what the trip says about Gachagua’s political future.
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Why is Gachagua in the US?
The Democratic Change Party (DCP) leader has been on a tour of the United States, travelling for a mix of personal rest, political strategy and diaspora engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The speedboat excursion appeared to be a leisure break during the visit, with Gachagua and Dorcas taking in the sights on the water together.
The video drew a flood of humorous and sharp-tongued reactions from Kenyans, who were quick to find metaphors in the moment.
Watch the speedboat ride that got Kenyans talking:
Kenyans react
Here are some of the reactions netizens shared:
@p.u.r.p.l.e.s.a.m:
“😂😂😂 Anapoa na his Lemon of cluster. Couple goals wewe.”
@missdbee__:
“Na hivyo Ndio wanapeleka our government na speed 😂”
@kmugo44:
“😂 Hio boat imeinama side moja kiasi”
@yob___777:
“Akirudi ni kupeleka government mbio😂”
@sesmocreatives:
“Na ule kijana yake ako wapi😂😂😂”
@koyoofrank:
“Life jackets? 🔥”
@tarzz254:
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“US tour? Kwani ana campaign for a seat huko?”
Dorcas has regularly accompanied her husband on public engagements and trips, and this Seattle outing appeared to be no different.
The couple’s shared appearance on the speedboat was seen by many online as a moment of normalcy for a man who has had a turbulent period in Kenyan politics.
Whether the US tour carries any political significance remains to be seen, but the boat ride was enough to keep Kenyans entertained for the day.
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TUKO.co.ke also shared additional details about Gachagua’s visit to the United States, which garnered attention due to his flashy motorcade and the questions raised by Kenyans regarding the funding of the trip.
As the online debate intensifies, many speculate on the implications of his extravagant arrival and what it signifies about his connections and ambitions on the global stage.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
