Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua considered himself a village man with an ear to the ground yet never a coward.  Contrary to popular country music singer Kenny Rodgers’ advice to “know when to fold ‘em,” he believed a true man had to fight.

But by failing to heed caution, Gachagua ultimately paid the price leaving behind a bitter aftertaste of lost power and fears of political obscurity.

Legal battles and financial ruin now loom large for the 59-year-old who, until yesterday, was the second most powerful man in the country.