Lawyer Kibe Mungai has condemned Presidentย William Rutoย for backing the impeachment of his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Mungai, who previously associated Ruto with sound judgment, now believes the president has proven him wrong.[โฆ]CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLEโถ
Mungai, speaking during an interview at NTV Kenya, argues that Ruto’s decision to reconstitute his government threatens the existence of his party, UDA, and theย Kenya Kwanzaย alliance, highlighting what he views as a sign of weakness.
“It is a measure of weakness and I say this for two reasons; If you reach a stage in your political tenure as a president that you find it that you want to reconstitute your government starting from your deputy that involves killing your party UDA and the Kenya Kwanza alliance, it is a measure of weakness and not a strength. I have associated the president with good judgement, but this looks like a massive own goal,” he stated.
He further asserted that William Ruto’sย reliance on the ODM partyย is mainly for his political survival. According to Mungai, Ruto’s attempt to politically eliminate Gachagua will ultimately be futile, as even an impeachment will not end Gachagua’s political influence.
He believes the decision will primarily affect Members of Parliament and senators, who often refrain from commenting on issues and are primarily present to vote without fully engaging in debates.
“You may not be able to finish Gachagua politically with the impeachment. Those you will finish are those who typically have little to say in Parliament or the Senate,” he claimed.
Furthermore, Mungai claims that recent protests by Gen Z have contributed to the impeachment process, alongside instances of abductions of ordinary citizens. Meanwhile, Lawyer Mungai had suggested that the Senate may provide Gachagua with enough space to defend himself.
The lawyer criticised the MPs for their rapid vote, stating they acted “like sheep” without thoroughlyย reading or understanding the chargesย presented against the deputy president.
Mungai emphasised that the constitution does not specify a timeline for the impeachment process, arguing that the 14 days allocated for the proceedings were insufficient for properly addressing the allegationsโฆCLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>
