National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah confirmed that he has signed a historic motion to impeach Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking in Kikuyu, Ichung’wah explained his decision stemmed from concerns about internal divisions within the Kenya Kwanza government.
“There is an impeachment motion against the Deputy President,” Ichung’wah confirmed. “As the Kikuyu MP, I have reviewed the motion and signed it.” He emphasized that Kenya Kwanza cannot afford to engage in ethnic-based politics for the next three years, urging a shift towards development-focused governance to deliver on the promises made during the election campaign.
Ichung’wah distanced himself from Gachagua’s alleged tribal politics, saying, “I do not subscribe to ethnic-driven politics or actions that sabotage the government we formed.”
He further criticized factions attempting to fracture the Kikuyu community in preparation for the 2027 elections by forming new coalitions with political figures like Kalonzo Musyoka, George Wajackoyah, and Eugene Wamalwa.
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The impeachment motion is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Sources indicate that by Friday, almost 300 signatures had been collected—well above the required 117 to introduce the motion. The motion must also secure the support of 233 MPs before moving to the Senate.
According to National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Owen Baya, the collection of signatures has been swift. Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro added, “There is a rush as members line up to sign.”
Speaker of the national assembly Moses Wetangula has also supported the motion to impeach Gachagua, accusing him of tribalism.
"We must know that our diversity is the source of our strength and that is how we shall live," Wetangula said.
