Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delighted Kenyans after meeting his famous lookalike, Cyrus Kinuthia, popularly known as Riggy G Junior, during his ongoing engagements in the United States.
Gachagua shared the memorable encounter on Facebook, introducing Cyrus to his followers and inviting Kenyans to weigh in on whether the two men actually bear a striking resemblance.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Maa Culture Evening, where Gachagua interacted with members of the Kenyan diaspora and other guests.
Gachagua meets Riggy G Junior
According to Gachagua, Cyrus hails from Kikuyu in Kiambu County but currently lives and works in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
The former deputy president described his lookalike as a vibrant social media enthusiast who has attracted attention because of his striking resemblance to the former government official.
Sharing photographs of the two together, Gachagua wrote:
“On the sidelines of the Maa Culture Evening engagement, I was pleased to meet Cyrus Kinuthia, aka RiggyG Junior, from Kikuyu in Kiambu County, who lives and works in Seattle.
Cyrus is a vibrant social media enthusiast, and many people believe we resemble each other.
What do you think? Do we look alike?
I wish Cyrus all the best and God’s blessings.”
The photographs quickly became a talking point, with the former deputy president appearing to enjoy the unusual encounter with the man who has earned the nickname Riggy G Junior because of his resemblance to him.
Who is Riggy G Junior?
Cyrus Kinuthia has built a social media presence around his striking physical resemblance to Gachagua. His nickname, RiggyG Junior, is a playful reference to Gachagua’s widely known political moniker, Riggy G.
The resemblance has previously made him a recognizable figure among social media users, particularly Kenyans who follow political and entertainment conversations online.
His meeting with Gachagua therefore offered a rare opportunity for the two to pose together, allowing their followers to compare their facial features side by side.
Gachagua’s US engagements
Gachagua’s meeting with Kinuthia came as he continued his engagements with Kenyans living in the United States.
The former deputy president has remained active in public and political engagements since leaving office, frequently using social media to communicate with his supporters and share highlights from his activities.
His interaction with the Kenyan diaspora has also provided opportunities to connect with Kenyans living thousands of kilometres away from home.
The Maa Culture Evening engagement was one such occasion, bringing together members of the Kenyan community and providing a platform to celebrate Maasai culture and heritage.
Kenyans invited to settle the resemblance debate
Rather than simply introducing Kinuthia to his followers, Gachagua turned the encounter into a light-hearted social media moment by asking Kenyans to give their verdict.
“What do you think? Do we look alike?” he asked.
The question is likely to generate plenty of reactions from social media users, with some expected to focus on the facial similarities between the two while others may jokingly debate who looks more like the other.
Gachagua concluded his post on a warm note, wishing Cyrus success and God’s blessings.
The encounter has since provided a lighter moment around Gachagua’s US tour, demonstrating how social media can turn an ordinary meeting into a memorable moment for thousands of followers.
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