Speaker Wetangula Backs Gachagua Impeachment Amid Growing Political Tensions
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Sunday signaled his support for the proposed impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking at Wamunyu Catholic Church in Machakos County, Wetangula emphasized that leaders sowing division in Kenya should be removed from office.
The National Assembly speaker insisted that anyone seeking to create turmoil in Kenya must be prevented from fostering divisions along tribal lines.
“We must recognize that our diversity is the source of our strength, and that is how we should live,” Wetangula stated.
He further added, “Anyone attempting to disrupt the nation’s peace must be removed because we want peace for everyone.”
Wetangula’s comments came after several other politicians attending the event called for the deputy president’s impeachment.
“I urge our leaders to minimize divisive politics that segregate people based on ethnicity or religion. Every Kenyan has the right to live, own property, and enjoy peace anywhere in the country.”
His remarks came just days before lawmakers are expected to present the impeachment motion against the deputy president on Tuesday.
By the end of last week, insiders familiar with the matter suggested that the signatures needed to meet the threshold for impeachment were nearly finalized.
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For the motion to proceed, it requires the backing of 117 parliamentarians to be introduced in Parliament. Additionally, 233 MPs must vote in favor of the motion before it can be moved to the Senate.
The signatures are reportedly being gathered by UDA party officials, who have been conducting late-night meetings to secure support from legislators.
If the impeachment motion succeeds, it would mark the first time a sitting deputy president is removed by Parliament.
Politicians from President Ruto’s stronghold in Rift Valley reportedly held their first meeting last Tuesday to strategize on protecting their party leader, William Ruto, during Gachagua’s impeachment process.
On Saturday, while visiting Meru Town, Gachagua suggested that some politicians were attempting to split Mount Kenya’s vote by turning him against Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, whom he called “our son.”
On Sunday, while addressing congregants at All Saints Church in Kinoru, Gachagua urged politicians to focus on serving the public diligently. He notably refrained from commenting on the impending motion set to be tabled against him.
Speaker Wetangula Backs Gachagua Impeachment Amid Growing Political Tensions
