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[PHOTOS] Gachagua, Karua Grace Highly Coveted Ngemi Cia Ruraya In Washington
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua spent Saturday at the Ngemi Cia Ruraya event in Seattle, Washington, as his tour of the United States continues.
Gachagua marveled at the beauty of the festival, which brings the Gikuyu together to celebrate their culture, in photos posted after the event.
He also shared photos from the occasion, when he danced with his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi. Martha Karua, the head of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), was also in attendance.
“Music is a powerful messaging medium that, over the years, has been effective and efficient. What a memorable evening at the 1st Edition of Ngemi Cia Ruraya held at Saghalie Park, Seattle, Washington,” Gachagua said.
“Accompanied by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, my sister Martha Karua and surrounded by vibrant music and rich cultural heritage, we danced the night away, celebrating our roots and unity.”
Rigathi Gachagua at Ngemi Cia Ruraya in Seattle – USA pic.twitter.com/1TmC3n5oCy
— PropesaTV (@PropesaTV) July 13, 2025
The event brought hundreds from throughout the United States to share cultural experiences through music, bringing together politicians, local performers, and diaspora alike.
Muthoni Wa Kirumba of Kameme FM and Samidoh, a well-known Mugithi musician, were among the entertainers who attended the event.
The festival was the first to be staged outside of the country, however, several others have taken place in recent years.
RiggyvG attending Ngemi cia Ruraya event in Seattle#RiggyGdiasporaTour pic.twitter.com/GOBYmKtfI9
— Coletta Aluda (@Colettaaluda_1) July 13, 2025
First Edition, Ngemi Cia Ruraya at Saghalie Park, Seattle Washington USA pic.twitter.com/pDlrCCqg5v
— Coletta Aluda (@Colettaaluda_1) July 13, 2025
Gachagua landed in the United States on Wednesday night, July 9, for his first international travel since being removed from office in October 2024.
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Before leaving, he gave a press conference, stating that some of his close associates had received threats that prevented him from traveling to the United States for diaspora activities.
“I have been threatened by people close to William Ruto who called some of my people today and said that they will want to stop me from leaving the country,” Gachagua claimed.
“I have no problem. If you want to come and arrest me at the airport, as you were threatening us, you can go ahead. You cannot sell fear to us, and even if you sold it to us, we cannot buy it.”
Music is a powerful messaging medium that, over the years, has been effective and efficient.
— Rigathi Gachagua (@rigathi) July 13, 2025
What a memorable evening at the 1st Edition of Ngemi Cia Ruraya held at Saghalie Park, Seattle Washington.
Accompanied by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, my sister Martha Karua and surrounded… pic.twitter.com/sP6Zyu2dcM
He will be holding engagements in the states of Texas, California, Washington, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
[PHOTOS] Gachagua, Karua Grace Highly Coveted Ngemi Cia Ruraya In Washington
