Kenyans have been treated to a rare glimpse inside former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s private Karen home after Embakasi East MP Babu Owino paid him a condolence visit following the death of his sister.
Photos from the meeting circulated widely, drawing attention not just to the gesture of solidarity but to the elegant surroundings in which it took place.
Inside Gachagua’s private Karen residence
The room where the two leaders met is circular in design, featuring a soaring ceiling lined with honey-coloured timber slats that radiate from the centre.
Cream-painted walls, wooden window frames and soft floral curtains lend the space a warm, homely atmosphere.
Babu arrived dressed in a sharp grey suit with a red tie, settling into a deep tan-orange leather sofa with carved dark wood detailing.
Gachagua, dressed more casually in a checked shirt and dark trousers, sat across from him in a cream armchair with gilded trim that carried a regal quality.
A glass-topped coffee table occupied the space between them, alongside a wooden side table in the corner.
A wide window behind the two men looks out onto lush greenery, flooding the room with natural light.
A wall lamp, a standing speaker, and an ornately framed picture rounded out the decor, giving the space a lived-in but refined feel.
Two large paintings rested against the wall behind the seated leaders. One is a vivid oil painting depicting a Gachagua in a teal suit and blue tie, gesturing against a red backdrop bearing the Kenyan coat of arms, with smaller figures below him.
The second is a dramatic close-up portrait rendered in warm, dark tones.
Outside, the property features a neat compound enclosed by a flowery green fence, with rows of vegetation visible along the perimeter.
A gazebo was also spotted within the grounds.
How did Babu comfort Gachagua?
In a post he shared after the visit, Babu wrote:
“Today, I had the honour of visiting and standing in solidarity with Rigathi Gachagua and his family following the painful loss of his beloved sister. Death is a painful reminder of our shared humanity. In moments like these, politics, differences and titles take a back seat. What matters most is family, love and the support we give one another. May God grant the family strength, comfort and courage during this difficult time. May her soul rest in eternal peace.”
The message resonated with many Kenyans, who noted that moments of loss have a way of bridging even the widest political divides.
