Senator Drama Erupts: Nyutu Accuses Mungatana and Tabitha of Taking Ksh10 Million to Impeach Gachagua
Drama unfolded on Wednesday, April 2, when Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu accused fellow senators of receiving Ksh10 million each to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The heated exchange took place during a live interview on TV47, drawing widespread attention from Kenyans who tuned in to watch the explosive debate.
Nyutu openly challenged Senators Danson Mungatana (Tana River) and Tabitha Mutinda (Nominated) to swear before God that they did not take bribes in exchange for their votes. He dismissed their justifications, arguing that the impeachment had little to do with Gachagua’s political conduct and more to do with financial incentives offered to sway their decisions.
“Senator Mungatana and Senator Tabitha want to mislead Kenyans regarding Gachagua’s impeachment. They both voted ‘yes’ on this motion. I challenge them to swear before God that they did not receive Ksh10 million each,” Nyutu stated firmly.
His allegations sparked an intense and fiery argument, with both Mungatana and Tabitha strongly denying the accusations. They insisted that their votes were based solely on Gachagua’s political actions and not financial gain. According to them, the former deputy president had engaged in divisive politics that threatened national unity, and this was the primary reason for his impeachment.
In response, Mungatana took a defiant stance, going as far as demanding a Bible on live television, seemingly prepared to swear his innocence. “I did not receive Ksh10,000 or Ksh10 million. This is a false claim. In the Senate, we say, ‘he who asserts must prove.’ Let him bring a Bible if he is serious,” he responded angrily.
Tabitha echoed Mungatana’s sentiments, arguing that Nyutu’s claims were baseless and meant to distract the public from the real issues at hand. She emphasized that their votes were a reflection of their stand against divisive leadership and not the result of any financial inducement.
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The debate escalated quickly, with voices raised and tempers flaring. Nyutu, an ally of Gachagua, insisted he was being denied sufficient time to make his points, further fueling tensions in the studio. At one point, the show’s host, Fred Indimuli, was forced to step in and attempt to restore order, though even he struggled to contain the heated exchange.
Despite Indimuli’s efforts to moderate, the senators continued their back-and-forth accusations, with Nyutu standing firm on his claims and Mungatana and Tabitha persistently defending themselves. The discussion highlighted deep divisions within the political class regarding Gachagua’s impeachment, with different factions holding strong opinions on the matter.
After several minutes of intense arguments, Indimuli managed to steer the discussion back on track, though the lingering tension was evident. The explosive debate has since sparked widespread reactions from the public, with many Kenyans taking to social media to express their views on the issue. Some questioned the integrity of the impeachment process, while others supported the senators’ decision, citing Gachagua’s controversial political tactics as justification for their votes.
Meanwhile, President William Ruto is currently on a development tour of the Mt. Kenya region, including Nyeri, Gachagua’s home turf. His visit comes at a critical time when political tensions in the region remain high, particularly following the impeachment of the former deputy president. Many analysts believe that Ruto’s visit is strategically timed to solidify his support base and reassure his allies amid growing uncertainty.
As the political drama continues to unfold, all eyes remain on the Senate and the key players involved in the impeachment saga. Whether more revelations will emerge remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the debate surrounding Gachagua’s impeachment is far from over.
Senator Drama Erupts: Nyutu Accuses Mungatana and Tabitha of Taking Ksh10 Million to Impeach Gachagua
