The two came face to face during an Abagusii community gathering in Seattle, Washington, where Gachagua was accompanied by his wife, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi.
The meeting attracted attention after images and footage of the two men together started circulating online. Many Kenyans were amused by how similar they looked, with some joking that Gachagua had finally met his long lost twin.
Gachagua appeared pleased to meet the man who had captured the attention of social media users in recent weeks. The two exchanged handshakes and shared several light moments as they interacted during the gathering.
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Gachagua reportedly took time to find out more about his lookalike, including where he came from and what he had been doing in the United States.
The man became popular online in August 2026 after a video from a Kenyan diaspora festival in Seattle began making rounds on social media.
In the clip, he not only looked remarkably similar to Gachagua but also entertained those around him by imitating the former Deputy President's distinctive speaking style.
His imitation, combined with his facial appearance and mannerisms, quickly caught the attention of Kenyans online. He also used some phrases associated with Gachagua, further fueling the comparisons.
Social media users soon gave him the nickname Riggy G Junior, with some jokingly suggesting that he could pass for a younger version of the former Deputy President.
The viral video continued spreading across different platforms, with many people calling for the two men to meet.
Gachagua reportedly took time to find out more about his lookalike, including where he came from and what he had been doing in the United States.
The man became popular online in August 2026 after a video from a Kenyan diaspora festival in Seattle began making rounds on social media.
In the clip, he not only looked remarkably similar to Gachagua but also entertained those around him by imitating the former Deputy President's distinctive speaking style.
His imitation, combined with his facial appearance and mannerisms, quickly caught the attention of Kenyans online. He also used some phrases associated with Gachagua, further fueling the comparisons.
Social media users soon gave him the nickname Riggy G Junior, with some jokingly suggesting that he could pass for a younger version of the former Deputy President.
The viral video continued spreading across different platforms, with many people calling for the two men to meet.
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The meeting has since generated fresh reactions from Kenyans, with many finding the encounter entertaining and wholesome.
For the man who had spent weeks being compared to Gachagua online, meeting the former Deputy President in person marked a memorable moment.
What started as a simple video at a diaspora gathering has now resulted in an unexpected face to face meeting that has once again put the unusual resemblance in the spotlight.
The meeting has since generated fresh reactions from Kenyans, with many finding the encounter entertaining and wholesome.
For the man who had spent weeks being compared to Gachagua online, meeting the former Deputy President in person marked a memorable moment.
What started as a simple video at a diaspora gathering has now resulted in an unexpected face to face meeting that has once again put the unusual resemblance in the spotlight.
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