He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon in Wamunyoro, Nyeri County, during Dorcas’ ordination as a reverend.
Although Gachagua said life after impeachment brought his family peace, he admitted that leaving office came with painful sacrifices.
Gachagua explained that during his time as Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas led a strong national programme targeting vulnerable boys—especially those struggling with drug addiction, homelessness and depression.
According to him, the initiative was gaining momentum until the impeachment disrupted it.
“Our humiliating exit from office has been very pleasant to us because we have moved on and are happier people,” he said.
Gachagua explained that during his time as Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas led a strong national programme targeting vulnerable boys—especially those struggling with drug addiction, homelessness and depression.
According to him, the initiative was gaining momentum until the impeachment disrupted it.
“Our humiliating exit from office has been very pleasant to us because we have moved on and are happier people,” he said.
“But the only regret I have is that Dorcas is not able to help as many boys as she would have wanted.”
He noted that his wife’s capacity to reach the youth reduced sharply after he was pushed out of government, saying the initiative relied heavily on the influence and access the Deputy President’s office provided.
“She is now not able to do very much as she would have wanted, but we support her as a family, and as we are here, we feel very disappointed,” he added.
Gachagua also used the moment to express concern over the return of illicit brews in Central Kenya.
He noted that his wife’s capacity to reach the youth reduced sharply after he was pushed out of government, saying the initiative relied heavily on the influence and access the Deputy President’s office provided.
“She is now not able to do very much as she would have wanted, but we support her as a family, and as we are here, we feel very disappointed,” he added.
Gachagua also used the moment to express concern over the return of illicit brews in Central Kenya.
He said efforts they had launched while in government to protect the boychild from addiction had collapsed.
“We feel very disappointed that the work we had done to get rid of illicit brews and remove the boychild from the trenches failed,” he said.
“We feel very disappointed that the work we had done to get rid of illicit brews and remove the boychild from the trenches failed,” he said.
“The illicit brew is back, and the boys are back to the trenches. We feel very sad.”
He blamed the current administration for not doing enough to stop the resurgence of the menace.
During the ordination ceremony, the former DP praised his wife as a committed servant of God who has remained firm despite political storms.
He blamed the current administration for not doing enough to stop the resurgence of the menace.
During the ordination ceremony, the former DP praised his wife as a committed servant of God who has remained firm despite political storms.
He described her as the “pillar of their home” and a source of strength in their family.
Gachagua also thanked their children for standing with their mother and allowing her to focus on ministry work.
“She is a great believer in family values, and she has put her family first,” he said. “I want to thank my children for agreeing that we will always support Dorcas.”
The event was attended by clergy, community members and political allies who gathered to witness Dorcas transition into a full reverend.
Even though her national boychild programme slowed down after Gachagua’s impeachment, Pastor Dorcas promised that she would continue serving young men through church-based initiatives and community programmes.
Her ordination marks a new chapter for her ministry, and she said she intends to continue providing hope and counselling to boys battling challenges such as addiction, abandonment and lack of mentorship.
Gachagua also thanked their children for standing with their mother and allowing her to focus on ministry work.
“She is a great believer in family values, and she has put her family first,” he said. “I want to thank my children for agreeing that we will always support Dorcas.”
The event was attended by clergy, community members and political allies who gathered to witness Dorcas transition into a full reverend.
Even though her national boychild programme slowed down after Gachagua’s impeachment, Pastor Dorcas promised that she would continue serving young men through church-based initiatives and community programmes.
Her ordination marks a new chapter for her ministry, and she said she intends to continue providing hope and counselling to boys battling challenges such as addiction, abandonment and lack of mentorship.
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