Didmus Baraza On Gachagua Impeachment

Kimani Ichung’wah Confirms Impeachment Motion Against Gachagua,
Claims He Signed It:

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“It Is True” …Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah has asserted that he appended his signature to the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua The lawmaker claimed that Gachagua’s fight for Mt Kenya’s unity promotes ethnicity and sabotages the government He also alleged plans to lure Mt Kenya into abandoning Kenya Kwanza and forming a faction with key figures like George Wajackoyah, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Eugene Wamalwa

Serve’s him right.

Maendeleo Chap Chap… :sweat_smile: :sweat_smile: :sweat_smile:


After castigating Gachagua Mulima noise, Didmus Barasa joined and helped local residents build a mud-walled house for a needy family in Kabuchai, Bungoma County

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Sunday appeared to support the planned impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

While speaking at Wamunyu Catholic Church in Machakos County on Sunday, Wetangula argued that any leader creating disunity in Kenya Kenya should be ejected.

The National Assembly speaker argued that anyone who attempts to cause chaos in Kenya should be stopped from dividing the country along tribal lines.

“We must know that our diversity is the source of our strength and that is how we shall live,” Wetangula stated.

“If there is anyone who wants to disrupt the peace of the nation, they should be removed because we want peace for everybody,” He further asserted.

His remarks followed a string of other politicians who attended the event and called for the impeachment of the deputy president.

“I plead with our leaders to reduce divisive politics that align people along ethnic or religious formations. Every Kenyan has a right to live, own property and enjoy peace anywhere and everywhere in our country.”

His remarks came days before lawmakers are expected to table the impeachment motion against the second in command on Tuesday.

By Friday last week, inside sources privy to the matter hinted that signatures required to cross the threshold to impeach the deputy president were nearing completion.

For the motion to succeed, it must have the support of 117 parliamentarians to be introduced in Parliament. Further, 233 MPs must vote to pass the motion before it is taken to the Senate.

The signatures are said to be collected by UDA party officials who have been holding night meetings to seek support from legislators.

Should the impeachment motion go through, it will be the first time a sitting deputy president is ousted by Parliament.

Politicians hailing from President Ruto’s tuff in Rift Valley reportedly formed the first meeting on Tuesday last week to deliberate on how to protect their party leader, William Ruto, during the Gachagua impeachment exercise.

On Saturday while on a tour in Meru Town, Gachagua hinted that some politicians want to divide Mount Kenya’s vote by pitting him against Interior CS Kithure Kindiki which he referred to as ‘our son.’

Gachagua, on Sunday, while addressing the congregants at All Saints Church in Kinoru, called on the politicians to serve the people with adequate attention and be resolute. The DP was careful to avoid commenting on the impending motion to be tabled against him.

Man. I’m eagerly looking forward to Riggy G’s face on the day he officially leaves office. At least tuko na some decorum of karma delivery during Hustler movement mid term.

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Details of the properties allegedly owned by embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have emerged as talks to impeach him gather momentum.

On Saturday, September 28, several allegations against Gachagua were made public in a nine-point motion which lawmakers are preparing to table on Tuesday in a frantic bid to oust the Deputy President.

Among the allegations made against Gachagua in the 40-page impeachment motion, part of which was obtained and reviewed by Kenyans.co.ke, was accruing assets worth Ksh5.7 billion in the two years he has been in office as President William Ruto’s number two.

On paper, a Kenyan deputy president is expected to earn slightly over nKsh12 million per year. The impeachment motion has, therefore, brought up the question of how Gachagua could expand his wealth to the tune of billions in such a short time.


DP Rigathi Gachagua and the Outspan Hotel in Nyeri.

Kenyans.co.ke has since accessed a document detailing the alleged properties owned by Gachagua, which includes several high-end hotels along the Kenyan coast.

The properties include Tree Tops Hotel, Outspan Hotel from Aberdare Safari Hotels, Olive Gardens Hotel, and Vipingo Beach Resort in Kilifi County among others.

According to the document, Gachagua is said to have acquired the properties through close family members and his sons Kevin Rigathi Gachagua, and Keith Ikinu Rigathi.

Other allegations against the deputy president set to be tabled include violating the National Cohesion and Integration Act, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Penal Code, and the Leadership and Integrity Act.

After the High Court on Monday declined to give interim orders to stop the presentation of the impeachment motion against Gachagua, the Deputy President now faces a genuine threat of losing his seat two years since he was sworn in alongside Ruto.

What Gachagua said: During an interview with one of the local radio stations in Central Kenya, Gachagua denied allegations that he demanded Ksh8 billion as a compensation package from President William Ruto.

According to the DP, he could have easily been bought by Ruto’s rivals for a hefty price if his key motivation was money.

“I don’t have many needs; my children are grown up and my wife is a pastor… I do not put money first, Kenyans are my priority,” Gachagua said.

It is now CLEAR that Ruto will do away with Gachagua. A few years ago Ruto and his then boss President Uhuru were not in good terms but it never escalated to this level. Ruto never faced a threat of impeachment. What did Ruto do Right that Gachagua did wrong. Why did he survive and Gachagua can’t?

1. Ruto unlike Gachagua had a solid Kalenjin support base very loyal to the core. If anything like this were to happen to Ruto, the Kalenjins would have caused trouble. Uhuru could not RISK.

2. Ruto unlike Gachagua had already grabbed Mt. Kenya from Uhuru, he had already planted his young and loyal servants like Nyoro and Ichungwa back in 2017. Basically Ruto had numbers in parliament that would have shielded him from such nonsense.

3. Ruto understood the workings of the government, he did most of the handy work. He created his own system, built a network of connections, he had his claws deep into the system it was difficult to uproot him.

4. Ruto unlike Gachagua had a plan. Ruto bid his time in the first term, amassed enough wealth through corruption and tenders, he made himself self sufficient and was very obedient. He knew it was important to survive the second term. Gachagua does not even know what his next step is.

5. It is also important to note that Ruto unlike Uhuru is very ruthless. He does not have mercy, he does not care for as long as he gets his way.

There were No Sufficient grounds to Impeach Ruto then than Gachagua Currently and Ruto did not disrespect Uhuru Openly as is the case with Riggy G. However much they had differences. Ruto played safe

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All of them are thieves. Meffi hao

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𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐈 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐎!! No one sends a postcard to God asking to be born a certain tribe. As a country, we have to say NO to the beating of divisive tribal drums that perpetuate inequality, ethnic tensions and hate. The time has come for Kenyans to say ‘enough is enough.’ Stirring an insurrection and violence, enslaving Kenyans with corrupt deals and attempting a coup are despicable actions that no leader should be allowed to get away with. They go against the ethos of what we stand for as Maendeleo Chap Chap party and as members of the ruling coalition. Kenya deserves better! The curse of Africa has always been tribalism and corruption. Today’s Kenya cannot be taken back. We are one country, one people and it will remain so. That is why this motion for the impeachment of rogue Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is not about politics but about saving Kenya’s soul. That is the reason it is supported by diverse political parties - from the parties of Kenya Kwanza to Azimio parties such as ODM and even by members of Wiper Party. Kweli, 𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐊𝐎 𝐒𝐀𝐖𝐀. Congrats

@MCC_Party

Member of Parliament for Kibwezi West, Hon.

@HonMwengiMutuse

, OGW for standing up for Kenya. #RigathiMustGo. 𝒟𝓇. 𝒜𝓁𝒻𝓇𝑒𝒹 𝒩. 𝑀𝓊𝓉𝓊𝒶, 𝐸𝒢𝐻

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All Bromances tragically end sometime later… :joy:

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi on Wednesday moved to quell potential disquiet that might erupt in Mt. Kenya over the impeachment motion tabled against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua assuring the vote rich region that in the event the second in command is ousted, his replacement will still come from the region.

In a post on his official handles, Sudi, a close ally of President William Ruto, claimed the Mt. Kenya region is at the centre of the Kenya Kwanza government’s plans and it was very unlikely for the region to be isolated.

Sudi, who has been at loggerheads with Gachagua in the recent past, stated President William Ruto’s wing of the Kenya Kwanza government has no issue with Mt.Kenya leaders except the DP.

“No one has an issue with the majority of leaders from the mountain, save for one. Even his replacement will surely come from the mountain. Sure bet.” the MP posted.

This comes after Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse on Tuesday filed a motion to impeach DP Gachagua which was subsequently supported by 291 lawmakers, surpassing the 117 threshold needed to impeach a Deputy president.

A section of Mt.Kenya leaders have blamed President William Ruto for allegedly instigating Gachagua’s impeachment. However, even as the motion gains momentum, President Ruto has remained mum on the issue, leaving Gachagua’s camp and Kenyans in general guessing.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, a section of Mt Kenya leaders from Murang’a County led by Senator Joe Nyutu questioned Ruto’s silence and alleged the impeachment motion is a political witch hunt move aimed at clipping Gachagua’s wings ahead of the 2027 elections.

“This (Gachagua’s impeachment) would not have happened without Ruto’s blessing. They should know that divorcing Gachagua is divorcing the mountain,” Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu charged.

“We advocate for dialogue, let the two leaders sort out their issues amicably,” Senator Nyutu said.

The impeachment motion against Gachagua accuses the deputy president of several violations of the constitution including fanning ethnic tension through making careless utterances, misuse of his authority and intimidation of state officers.

The DP also stands accused of exploiting his position to advance his own personal business interests and acquiring wealth unlawfully.

Gachagua who is yet to react to the impeachment motion tabled on Tuesday had previously revealed that he was ready for the outcome.

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Riggy G akitolewa Ruto hatachagua DP mwingine. Those around him were spooked into paranoia and they won’t let anyone else occupy the office until 2027

Free advise to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua:

  1. Don’t attend the Impeachment Proceedings in the National Assembly. MPs there are excited like kindergartners. MPs are incorrigibly corrupt & cheap. Ignore them. Send your lawyers to pooh-pooh the allegations.

  2. Focus on the Senate. It is the Impeachment Trial Court. Senators are mature, rational & less corrupt. You only need 17 Senators to get acquittal. You can get 17 Senators who can’t be bribed.

Read impeachment proceedings in US. Many impeachments from the lower House ended at the Senate.

Ps. Prof. Kithure Kindiki is my friend & I pray he will replace you in 2027. Be that as it may, I abhor injustice even to my enemies. If injustice is done t you today, tomorrow, my friends will also suffer.

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Former president William Ruto’s supporters and believers of Instant Miracle Centre have staged demonstrations in Nairobi saying that the former president is being targeted. They demanded for the immediate release of all former leaders who have been arrested for corruption during their tenure in office. Police lobbed teargas at the demonstrators dispersing them. The former president, now turned evangelist has condemned the actions of the police terming it as ‘excessive use of force’ The inspector general Bob Njagi is yet to issue a statement. Speaking from statehouse, the president has remained firm in his commitment to the Kenyan people about dealing with grand corruption. This follows a meeting with ambassadors and high commissioners of countries where ill gotten wealth stolen from the Kenyan people is believed to have been deposited.

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