Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised leaders he accuses of praising the late Raila Odinga hypocritically, saying some previously insulted the former Prime Minister. In a statement marking Raila’s first death anniversary, Gachagua said he believes in honouring leaders while they are alive. He described Raila as a defender of democracy and urged Kenyans to remember his contribution to the country’s political development and democratic struggles.