Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has voiced concerns about Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's evolving behavior, suggesting that he no longer acts in the best interests of the country as its second-in-command.
In an interview on *Daybreak*, Mungatana was questioned about his decision to file a censure motion against the DP, especially as discussions of impeachment were gaining momentum among Gachagua’s critics. Some speculated that an impeachment motion might be filed in Parliament within two weeks.
The senator clarified that the censure motion was not intended to lay the groundwork for the deputy president’s removal from office. Instead, it serves as a warning for Gachagua to realign his actions with the government’s objectives.
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"We were in South Africa for the African Parliament session, which we attend three times a year. After observing recent developments, I decided that upon returning home on Sunday, I would file the censure motion," Mungatana explained.
He emphasized that the motion is not connected to the impeachment talks, but rather a response to Gachagua’s perceived shift in behavior. "The person we see now is not the same Gachagua we initially knew. This motion is essentially a call to get back on track."
In the motion, Mungatana accuses Gachagua of making divisive statements rooted in tribal politics and of encouraging citizens to defy county government directives, thereby undermining his role as deputy president.
Mungatana argues that Gachagua has violated Article 75 of the Constitution, which mandates state officers to act in the public’s interest, not their own.
"The Senate, pursuant to Standing Order 101 Section 1, expresses its displeasure and disappointment with the conduct of Hon. Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President of Kenya, and therefore, we need to censure him," Mungatana stated in the motion.
