Expansion of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Staff growing from 145 members to an impressive 683 staffers over two years.
, After his assumption of office, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s administration saw an expansion of his team, growing from 145 members to an impressive 683 staffers over two years. This surge encompassed a wide range of roles across technical, advisory and administrative fields, shaping a robust operational framework in the office. When Gachagua stepped into his role, he found an existing team that included skilled advisors, technical experts, and essential support personnel. With some of his staffers moving to other roles in politics such as Anthony Kibagendi, now the MP for Kitutu Chache South and John Chikati, who secured the seat for Tongaren constituency, an opportunity arose to revamp the office structure. Over the following months, these vacancies led to a overhaul of staffing under the guidance of the Public Service Commission. In April 2023, PSC authorized an increase, adding 56 new positions, which brought the team total to 683. Among the updates, ...