Dorcas Rigathi Weeps on Obinna TV While Discussing Youth Neglect

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the wife of former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, appeared on the online talk show hosted by content creator Oga Obinna.

The interview aired on Obinna’s digital platforms and covered her personal life, upbringing, ministry work, marriage, and social issues affecting young people in Kenya.

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During the conversation, the pastor spoke at length about the challenges facing boys and young men in contemporary society. At one point in the discussion, she became visibly emotional while describing the pressures that the “boy child” faces today.

She explained that many boys face difficult social and economic realities, including:

Poverty and lack of basic needs
Limited emotional support
Drug and substance abuse
Crime and involvement in gangs
Lack of mentorship and positive male role models

As she narrated experiences of meeting vulnerable boys during community outreach, she appeared overcome with emotion and wiped tears while continuing the conversation.

One account she shared involved a young boy who approached her in distress while asking for help with food and basic necessities. The incident, according to her, reflected the desperation some boys face in difficult living conditions.

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi //Instagram//

Concerns about neglect of the boy child

During the interview, Dorcas Rigathi said discussions around gender empowerment often focus heavily on girls, while some boys grow up without adequate guidance or support structures.

She told the host that through her ministry, she frequently encounters boys who:

Have dropped out of school
Are you struggling with addiction?
Have experienced neglect or lack of parental guidance

Her remarks were framed around the need for society, families and institutions to pay attention to the welfare and development of boys.

Reaction during the interview

The emotional moment drew reactions from the host and viewers watching the show online.

According to clips circulating on social media from the interview:

Oga Obinna paused the conversation briefly as she wiped tears.
The host acknowledged the seriousness of the issue she was describing.
The conversation continued with further discussion on youth mentorship and family roles.

Short clips of the interview were widely shared on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, where viewers commented on her emotional reaction and the issues raised about boys’ welfare.