National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah announced on Sunday that he has officially signed a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, marking a historic first for Kenya.
Speaking to churchgoers in Kikuyu, Ichung’wah explained that his decision to back the impeachment stemmed from worries about internal rifts within the government.
“It is true there is an impeachment motion against the Deputy President,” he stated.
“As the MP for Kikuyu, I have reviewed the motion and added my signature.”
He emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza government must shift away from regional politics in the coming years.
“We need to focus on development to fulfill the promises we made,” Ichung’wah said, rejecting Gachagua’s alleged ethnic-based political strategies.
“I do not support ethnicity in politics or undermining the government we established.”
Ichung’wah accused certain factions of trying to sow division within the Kikuyu community ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging them to abandon the Kenya Kwanza alliance in favor of new coalitions with leaders like Kalonzo Musyoka, George Wajackoyah, and Eugene Wamalwa.
He dismissed these tactics, asserting, “They want us to forsake what we built for their own gain.”
The impeachment motion is set to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday, with reports indicating that the required signatures were nearing completion by Friday evening.
The motion needs 117 signatures to be tabled and must ultimately secure the backing of 233 MPs before it can be sent to the Senate.
By Friday, nearly 300 signatures had been collected, according to National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Owen Baya, with Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro commenting, “There is a rush; members are eager to sign.”
Additionally, regional caucuses have reportedly been holding clandestine meetings to rally support, with leaders from Rift Valley, Mt. Kenya, Western, and Coast regions actively advocating for a united front.
The motion has also garnered support from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who emphasized the importance of embracing diversity in a speech in Machakos, appearing to align with lawmakers who have criticized Gachagua for tribalism.
“Our diversity is our strength, and that is how we shall thrive,” Wetangula said.
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