The political landscape is once again roiling with controversy as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua finds himself at the centre of a heated impeachment saga.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The situation, marked by conflicting statements and intense speculation, has thrown the future of the second in command into sharp focus.
In a dramatic development, Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge has vehemently denied any plans for Gachagua’s impeachment.
Speaking on Citizen TV, Mathenge dismissed the reports as mere fabrications. “The impeachment motion only exists in the heads of the Deputy President and his supporters,” he declared.
According to Mathenge, no MP has approached him with intentions to sign or support an impeachment motion against Gachagua.
Mathenge’s statement starkly contradicts public reports suggesting that a clandestine meeting of 21 MPs and a cabinet nominee from Gachagua’s region took place last month.
This alleged gathering reportedly discussed strategies to remove Gachagua from office. The MP’s remarks appear to be a direct rebuttal to these claims, portraying the situation as a figment of Gachagua’s imagination rather than a genuine political threat.
However, this denial has not been universally echoed. Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu, speaking on the same panel as Mathenge, contradicted his colleague’s stance.
Mulu acknowledged the existence of serious impeachment moves against Gachagua, despite not being personally approached to sign any motion. “What is happening is that the Deputy President needs to prepare himself,” Mulu said. He added, “There are serious moves, and the numbers are close. The situation is tense and requires serious consideration.”
Gachagua himself has been vocal about the turmoil surrounding him. In an interview with vernacular stations at his official residence in Karen, Gachagua expressed his concerns about a possible conspiracy against him.
He recounted reports of a meeting involving 21 MPs at the residence of a cabinet secretary from the Mt Kenya region. According to Gachagua, the cabinet secretary allegedly informed the MPs of President William Ruto’s dissatisfaction with him.
The Deputy President’s comments reveal a complex web of political intrigue. Gachagua suggested that his adversaries might leverage opposition leader Raila Odinga’s newfound influence in government to amass the necessary support for his impeachment.
Despite his defiant stance, Gachagua admitted that he lacks the financial resources to bribe MPs to safeguard his position. “If my mistakes are to defend my people, I’m guilty. I don’t have the money to bribe the MPs. I will pack my luggage and leave,” he stated resolutely.
Gachagua also expressed dismay at the notion that the impeachment plot is being driven by leaders from his own Mt Kenya region. He urged his detractors to seek the support of the electorate rather than MPs, emphasising that his mandate came from the people, not the political elite.
“If there is that motion, they should first go back to their electorate and explain to the people who voted for me. It is Kenyans, especially the Mt Kenya people, who supported me and Ruto overwhelmingly,” Gachagua asserted...CONTINUE READING>>
