The impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is unfolding with tense political drama in the National Assembly.
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse initiated the motion, accusing Gachagua of various offenses, including corruption, abuse of office, and incitement to ethnic tensions.
Central to the debate is the claim that Gachagua’s actions undermine national unity, particularly his public confrontations with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja regarding the management of the city’s transport sector.
Gachagua is also alleged to have interfered with county-level governance, sparking concerns over his involvement in procurement scandals.
During the session, MPs are expected to engage in heated discussions, with some government officials called to testify.
These include Nairobi Governor Sakaja and Cabinet Secretary Mercy Wanjau, who are key figures in the allegations.
The Deputy President, backed by a legal team led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, has denied all accusations, branding them politically motivated.
He argues that the impeachment process is an attempt by his opponents to destabilize his position in the government.
For the motion to pass, at least two-thirds of the 349 MPs in the National Assembly (233 members) must vote in favor of it.
Should this threshold be met, the motion will proceed to the Senate for further investigation. In the Senate, a special committee could be formed to conduct detailed inquiries into the allegations before reaching a final decision.
This impeachment debate is being closely monitored across the country, as it could have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape in Kenya.
If the motion passes, it could create new dynamics within the government and raise questions about leadership stability in the run-up to the 2027 elections.
