Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly denied allegations of misconduct following reports of an incident during a meeting with President William Ruto concerning a proposed Ksh.8 billion deal to vacate his position.
These claims have emerged as an impeachment motion is set to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.
In an interview with local radio stations from the Mt Kenya East region, Gachagua dismissed the allegations as baseless, emphasizing that he had no interest in any financial benefits.
“If it is money I wanted, I would have been bought out by political opponents to part ways with President Ruto, but I am not greedy,” he asserted, emphasizing that his priority lies in serving Kenyans.
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The impeachment motion, led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, cites alleged violations of several constitutional articles by Gachagua. He is accused of inciting ethnic divisions and corruptly acquiring assets with taxpayer funds.
Ichung’wah confirmed that he has signed the motion, emphasizing the need to prevent what he referred to as “sabotage of government from within.”
Support for the motion has reportedly gained momentum, with 302 MPs already backing it. To pass, it needs the endorsement of 233 members.
If the motion is successful, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula will send the resolution to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, who is required to convene the Senate for deliberation. To remove Gachagua from office, a majority of 45 out of 67 senators would be needed.
