Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has criticized the church for its lack of intervention in the escalating tensions between President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking at a meeting with local leaders in Nakuru on Monday, Ngunjiri expressed concern that the ongoing feud is creating panic across the country and needs to be addressed urgently.
Ngunjiri urged leaders to seek mediation from religious institutions to resolve their differences, emphasizing that the discord is hindering effective governance.
“We have worked hard to build a peaceful nation, and we are worried about the setbacks caused by the quarrels among our top leaders,” he said.
He pointed out that both leaders belong to significant Christian denominations President Ruto to the AIC and Gachagua to the PCEA and questioned the absence of their pastors in facilitating dialogue.
Local leaders echoed Ngunjiri’s sentiments, urging Ruto and Gachagua to practice the teachings of their faith rather than continue their conflict.
In the backdrop of this political strife, many leaders in Nakuru have expressed support for Gachagua’s potential impeachment, amidst growing calls for his removal.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah announced that a motion for Gachagua’s impeachment will be presented in Parliament on Tuesday at 2:30 PM.
To pass the motion, it requires the backing of 233 MPs. Reports indicate that by the end of Sunday, 302 members had already signed in support of the motion.
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