Who owns what? The 22 companies linked to Gachagua's family

In a detailed response to the 11 grounds tabled by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, Gachagua clarified that the legislator had not tabled any evidence to prove that the companies were involved in any graft schemes. 

He accused the lawmaker of orchestrating the plot to incriminate his name in corruption despite lacking evidence to either pin him or his family. 

"It does appear to me that the mover of the motion was so meticulous to get all the companies associated with me and I believe that if he also had evidence of illegalities committed by the companies, he would also have shared/ tabled that for the record," Gachagua noted. "However, it is not possible to get evidence of illegality where there is none," he added.

The DP also disclosed the details of the companies including the owners, launch dates and the sector they are in. 

What are the companies at stake? 

1. Rigathi Gachagua Foundation

The DP clarified that the Foundation, incorporated in 2022, is a non-profit entity that does not engage in trading activities. He confirmed that the Foundation has received Ksh.12 million and utilised it to uplift the lives of the less fortunate in society. 

Dorcas Rigathi Foundation

Incorporated by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the Foundation was launched in 2022 as a non-profit entity to rehabilitate drug addicts, widows, single mothers and orphans. 

Spirit Way Limited

The company was incorporated in 2023 by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi for the church ministry. He clarified that it has never traded and lacks a bank account. 

Calvary Creed International Limited

The DP said that the company was incorporated nine years before he assumed office. He confirmed that the company has not traded since 2021. 

Mothers of the Land Limited

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and her friends launched the company in 2021 and has not traded with the government. 

The Anansi Collective

Registered in Gachagua's son's name Dr. Keith Rigathi in 2021, the company has never traded and lacks a bank account. 

Grand Bypass Apartments Limited

The company was launched in 2024 to convey 70 apartments known as Lang'ata View Apartments to the beneficiaries of his late brother Nderitu Gachagua. 

Vipingo Beach Resort Limited

The DP's sons are listed as the directors of the resort that was incorporated in 2008. He confirmed that the shares are owned by the estate of his late brother. 

Fortis Vis Group

Launched in 2023, Gachagua says the company has never traded and lacks a bank account. 

Pioneer Medical Limited

According to the DP, the company was launched before he came into office and has never traded for the past ten years. 

"How can it then have been involved in the so-called massive money laundering or corruption for the last two years when it has been dormant for the last ten years?" he posed. 

Ridor Furniture Mart Limited

The company was launched 17 years ago to engage in furniture businesses and currently manages rental properties. 

Biovet Limited

Despite not trading for 15 years, the DP questioned how the company could have either laundered money or engaged in corruption. 

Morani Manufacturers Limited

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and his son bought shares for the company as they sought to undertake manufacturing of animal feeds. 

"The company has done only one transaction for manufacturing and sale of animal feed for Ksh.132,000/- and has since remained dormant. It is therefore not true that it has been involved in massive money laundering," the DP claimed. 

Delta Merchants Limited

He claimed that the company had not traded for the past decade and hence questioned how it could have engaged in corruption in the past two years. 

Wamunyoro Investments Limited

According to Gachagua, the company is a property holding company that was formed 21 years before he became the DP.

Cosmere Venture Limited

Launched in 2018, the company was incorporated by the DP's sons and has not engaged in any business with the government since he came into office. 

Royal Crimson Venture Limited

He noted that the company has not traded with the government since he assumed office. 

Kuruwitu Properties Limited

He said that the company belongs to the estate of his late brother Nderitu Gachagua. 

Crystal Kenya Limited

The DP acknowledged transferring the company to his sons when he became the DP. 

"It acquired Outspan Hotel and Tree Tops Hotel following financing by a local bank. I also gave the company a personal loan from funds which were returned to me by the Asset Recovery Agency. I wish to clarify that Tree Tops Hotel was not bought. It is leased from KWS. The lease was assigned to Crystal Kenya Limited by a private company, Aberdare Safari Hotels Limited," he said.

"I have annexed the Facility Letter dated October 24, 2023, as well as the Company Resolution to borrow Ksh.600,000,000.00 marked as annexure RG 14 and annexure RG 15 respectively. Treetops was purchased as an assignment of lease to Crystal by a private company."

Heartland Supplies Limited

He claimed that the company has not traded for the past ten years. 

Karandi Farm Limited

Launched in 2001, the DP acknowledged running a dairy farm through the company. 

Technical Supplies and Services (K) Limited

He claimed that the company has not traded for the past ten years.