Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces a pivotal moment as an impeachment motion is set to be presented in Parliament.
Kibwezi West MP Eckomas Mwengi has filed charges against him, highlighting alleged misconduct and division within the Kenya Kwanza administration after two years in office.
The first charge accuses Gachagua of inciteful remarks that divide Kenyans along ethnic lines, referencing his controversial 2023 statement that "the government of Kenya is a company with shareholders."
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The second charge claims Gachagua undermined President Ruto and the Cabinet by publicly opposing the government's approval of the Nairobi River Riparian Evacuation orders.
Additionally, the DP is accused of interfering in Nairobi County matters, particularly by inciting traders against their relocation and making demeaning remarks that undermine the county's leadership.
Gachagua is also charged with attacking High Court Judge Esther Maina after she ordered him to forfeit Ksh.200 million to the state. His actions allegedly undermined the judiciary’s independence.
Other charges include violating his oath of office, violating the National Cohesion and Integration Act through ethnic incitement, and illegally amassing Ksh.5.2 billion using family proxies.
He is further accused of misleading the public with false statements, engaging in gross misconduct by criticizing top security officials and colluding with agricultural cartels.
The final charge highlights allegations of bullying public officers and contractors, directing them to divert resources for personal gain.
The MP claims Gachagua's behavior poses a significant threat to national unity and stability.
