Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has addressed the mounting efforts to impeach him, sending a direct message to President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga. The impeachment motion, being prepared in Parliament, accuses Gachagua of gross misconduct, including allegations of hijacking the Gen Z protest and involving criminals in the storming of Parliament on June 25, 2024.
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga, a close ally of Gachagua, relayed the Deputy President’s response, daring the proponents to proceed with their plans. “I want to tell those MPs spending sleepless nights planning how to impeach Gachagua to bring the motion to the National Assembly. We will deal with it, but they must be aware that this will alter the political equation of this region,” Kahiga stated.
Kahiga dismissed the accusations against Gachagua as unfounded and frivolous, asserting that the Deputy President’s actions were in tune with the sentiments of the people. This political showdown underscores the intense dynamics within the Kenyan political landscape, with significant implications for the nation’s governance.