Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is currently facing significant political pressure, including a potential impeachment.
This situation has escalated due to growing tensions between him and President William Ruto, with reports suggesting that President Ruto has been backing efforts in Parliament to oust Gachagua.
The Deputy President, however, has made it clear that he will not resign, emphasizing that he was elected by the people alongside Ruto and intends to serve out his full term. He also accused MPs of being coerced into supporting his impeachment(
Gachagua has consistently argued that his advocacy for the Mt. Kenya region, particularly regarding economic issues like coffee and tea reforms, has made him a target.
He has openly criticized those who, in his view, are attempting to undermine his position by branding him a tribalist.
Gachagua has called on President Ruto to stop the impeachment efforts, claiming that they would destabilize the government and detract from their shared mandate to deliver on campaign promises.
Despite the growing political isolation, Gachagua has publicly maintained his support base in Mt. Kenya, noting that many local leaders and constituents still back him.
He remains defiant, stating that the impeachment plot is part of a broader scheme to weaken the political influence of the region.
