Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has promised to appreciate and uplift the lady behind the famous ” Riggy G” nickname.
Speaking during an interview with Citizen Tv, Gachagua hinted at giving Ivy Chelimo, the content creator who coined the now-famous nickname, a portion of his salary.
“The young lady who decided that Rigathi Gachagua is a little bit difficult and not melodious, we need to give him the name Riggy G. To encourage our young people, I took up the name. I have told my sons to look for that girl to come we have dinner” Rigathi said.
Our young people are phenomenal, talented and creative, nobody has ever given them a chance. The William Ruto led administration is saying that this is the day that we can allow our talented young people to convert that talent into a source of income” He said.
Chelimo tweeted the name first during the deputy presidential debate on July 19 held at the Catholic University.
The nickname was among the trending topic on Twitter during the inauguration ceremony held at the Kasarani stadium on Tuesday, September 13.
“You know how you can’t actually mention a politician just because sometimes you don’t want that traction on your page? That was me then but I was like let me just mention him because he was winning the debate anyway,” she told NTV on Friday, September 16.
Gachagua recently expressed his admiration for the love he had received noting that the name had become popular.
“I am even amazed that our creative young people have given me a nickname. they have looked at my name Rigathi Gachagua and looked for something more melodious and called me Riggy G,” the DP remarked.
