Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua follows proceedings during the burial ceremony of Leah Wangari Muriuki, his eldest sister, at Mirera village in Laikipia County on July 3, 2024. He pleaded with the youth to call off the anti-Finance Bill protests, saying that the exercise had been infiltrated by criminal elements intent on looting. He further urged leaders to tone down politics and instead focus on serving the people.