National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on members of the National Assembly and the public to grasp the full magnitude of the unprecedented journey the House is about to undertake with the special motion to impeach Deputy President Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua.
Reflecting on the significance of the 2010 Constitution, Speaker Wetang’ula reminded members that Kenyans had bestowed upon themselves—and future generations—a document that reshaped the very soul of the nation.
“Our Constitution is a living document that embodies the aspirations of the people.
On August 27, 2010, Kenyans reaffirmed their sovereign and inalienable right to establish a government anchored in democracy, social justice, and the rule of law,” said the Speaker, as he provided guidance on the conduct of members during the impeachment proceedings.
He went on to emphasize the profound nature of the power to impeach, describing it as a critical mechanism to check the conduct of state officers.
Speaker Wetang’ula highlighted that the Constitution places high and stringent thresholds on the National Assembly to ensure this process is conducted with the seriousness it warrants.
“These thresholds,” he noted, “reflect the gravity of the task before the House.”
“This special motion is not just an inquiry into the conduct of a state officer; it is also a significant test of the resilience of the constitutional procedures meticulously designed by the framers,” he remarked.
As the House prepares to scrutinize Deputy President Gachagua’s conduct tomorrow, the Speaker reminded MPs that their actions would also be under scrutiny.
“The House is being watched for its fidelity to the Constitution and its duty to uphold the rights of every Kenyan.
I am confident that we will rise to this defining moment with dignity, resolve, and the utmost integrity.
The House must prove itself worthy of the trust placed in it by the Constitution and the people it represents,” he concluded.
