President William Ruto has remained conspicuously silent as the impeachment motion against his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, gains momentum. Following a 10-day trip to the United States, where he attended the UN General Assembly and reviewed Kenyan police efforts in Haiti, Ruto returned to Kenya without any fanfare or social media updates.
His quiet return coincides with the escalating political tensions surrounding his deputy. Ruto’s silence has been striking. As Gachagua faces mounting pressure from the impeachment proceedings, the president’s refusal to comment has fueled widespread speculation.
With Parliament preparing to debate the motion, Ruto has shifted his focus to other government initiatives, such as the Climate Worx Mtaani program, while avoiding direct engagement with the political turmoil engulfing Gachagua.
The formal tabling of Gachagua’s impeachment marks a turning point in Kenya’s political scene. Many expected Ruto to either defend or distance himself from his deputy, but his continued silence has left both supporters and critics in suspense.
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Political analysts suggest that Ruto’s silence might be a calculated move. Publicly opposing Gachagua could risk alienating his support base, while staying quiet allows him to maneuver behind the scenes. By allowing Parliament to handle the matter, Ruto may be buying time, avoiding any immediate fallout that could destabilize his administration.
