During a Maa Culture Evening in Washington State, former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua met Cyrus Kinuthia, known online as RiggyG Junior or King Cyrus, a Seattle resident from Kikuyu in Kiambu County. Gachagua shared photos and video of their warm handshake, asking followers if they thought the two resembled each other in build, smile, and style.
Kinuthia first caught attention at diaspora events for his similar features and Gachagua-like attire, like cowboy hats and plaid, turning online curiosity into a joyful real-life encounter amid laughs and family jokes from Kenyans.