Famous “Riggy G” creator decides to vie for Senator 2027.

Ivy Chelimo, the woman who coined the name Riggy G, has announced her intention to run for a political position in 2027.

In an interview with Amina, she shared

“I want to vie for Nandi senator/MCA in 2027.

It’s something I want to do.”

Her source of inspiration comes from none other than Gladys Boss Sholeil.

“Gladys Boss Shollei. I like she is eloquent,educated. She is not everywhere.”

Ivy Chelimo @_chelimo_ was the first person to tweet the nickname Riggy G. Tweeted on 19th July 2022, 9.11 pm.

Rigathi Gachagua has finally embraced his viral nickname “Riggy G,” which was given to him by some Kenyans.

He spoke about this during the Gala for the 2022 Kenya Music Festival in Kisumu, expressing that he finds the nickname cool and appreciates the creativity of Kenyans in coming up with it.

“I’m amazed that our Creative young people have given me a nickname (Ati naitwa nani – Riggy G), They have looked at my two names (Rigathi Gachagua), look for something sounding more easy, more melodies, and called me Riggy G and I don’t think it’s a bad name,

“So we have to let our people grow, lets us develop the talent of our people,” Gachagua said.

Ivy Chelimo, the creator of the viral name “Riggy G,” revealed that she came up with the name by chance.

The name first appeared on Twitter during the Deputy Presidential debate in July and later gained popularity on the platform.

Two years ago, she was hired to work at Gachagua’s Harambee House Annex office, where she continues to work to this day.

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