The impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was a closely watched event in Parliament, with a significant number of MPs casting their votes.
This vote came amidst mounting tension over issues related to governance and leadership within the government. Many MPs expressed their views through their vote, highlighting divisions both within and across party lines.
Those who supported the motion believed it was time to address serious concerns regarding the Deputy President’s actions, while others who opposed it insisted that the impeachment was politically motivated and unjustified.
Throughout the session, lawmakers debated the merits of the case, with both camps voicing their arguments passionately.
A considerable majority of MPs voted in favor of the impeachment, sending a strong message that there was dissatisfaction with the Deputy President’s conduct.
On the other hand, a smaller number voted against the motion, defending Gachagua’s role and contributions to the government.
Some members, while present, chose to abstain, reflecting the complexity of the issue and possibly fearing political repercussions.
Despite the outcome, the vote itself revealed the underlying political dynamics at play. A number of prominent MPs from various regions aligned in their stance, showing a rare moment of unity across party lines.
This suggests that the motion resonated beyond typical political divisions and represented broader concerns.
The voting patterns may also serve as an indication of how future political battles could unfold, particularly as public scrutiny of the government’s leadership continues to grow.
The following is a detailed list of MPs and their votes on the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua:
Here is the full list of how MPs voted on the impeachment motion:
- Joseph Samal Lomwa – YES
- Timothy Wanyonyi – YES
- Jackson Kosgei – YES
- Samuel Chepkonga – YES
- Benjamin Lagat – YES
- Marianne Kitany – YES
- Samuel Atandi – YES
- John Walter Owino – YES
- Irene Njoki – YES
- Abdi Shurie – YES
- Florence Jematia – YES
- Joshua Kandie – YES
- Joseph Makilap – YES
- Charles Kamuren – YES
- Nelson Koech – YES
- Innocent Obiri – NO
- Nolphason Obadiah – YES
- Alfah Miruka – YES
- Linet Chepkorir – YES
- Richard Cheruiyot – YES
- Richard Yegon – YES
- Charles Onchoke – YES
- Gideon Ochanda – YES
- Patrick Osero – YES
- Raphael Wanjala – YES
- Jack Wamboka – YES
- Catherine Wambilianga – YES
- Yakub Adow – YES
- Kibet Komingoi – YES
- Catherine Omanyo – YES
- Nicholas Tindi Mwale – YES
- Joseph Oyula – YES
- Rindikiri Mugambi – YES
- Moses Nguchine – YES
- Omar Mwinyi Shimbwa – YES
- Victor Koech – YES
- Patrick Simiyu – ABSENT
- Paul Byego – YES
- Patrick Ntwiga – YES
- Farah Maalim – YES
- Beatrice Elachi – YES
- John Kiarie – YES
- Musa Sirma – YES
- Adan Keynan – YES
- Ngelechei Caroline – YES
- Mejjadonk Gathiru – NO
- Babu Owino Ongili – ABSENT
- James Gakuya – NO
- Julius Mawathe – NO
- Mark Mwenje – ABSENT
- Pamela Njoki – NO
- Josses Lelmengit – YES
- Omboko Milemba – YES
- Johana Ngeno – YES
- Robert Pukose – YES
- Yakub Farah – YES
- Oundo Ojiambo – NO
- Said Buya – YES
- Kenneth Tungule – YES
- Udgoon Siyyad – YES
- Dekow Baro – YES
- Ali Wario Guyo – YES
- Wakili Muriu – NO
- Kururia Njoroge – YES
- Gabriel Kagombe – YES
- Elisha Odhiambo – YES
- Robert Gichimu – YES
- Martha Wangari – NO
- Gathoni Wamuchomba – NO
- Charles Gumini – YES
- Joyce Bensuda Osogo – YES
- Peter Kaluma – YES
- Daniel Karitho – YES
- Taitumu Julius – YES
- John Paul Mwirigi – YES
- Abdi Ali Abdi – YES
- Bernard Shinali – YES
- Mumina Bonaya – YES
- Bidu Tubi Mohamed – YES
- Bady Bady Twalib – YES
- George Koimburi – NO
- James Githua – YES
- Eve Obara – YES
- Kalasinga Joseph – ABSTAIN
- Titus Lotee – YES
- Joshua Kivinda – ABSENT
- Leah Sankaire – YES
- Memusi Elijah – YES
- Kakuta Maimai – YES
- Onesmus Ngogoyo – NO
- Samuel Sakimba Parashina – NO
- George Sunkuiya – YES
- Elsie Muhanda – YES
- Paul Katana – YES
- Hassan Yussuf – ABSENT
- Chege Njuguna – NO
- John Makali – YES
- Peter Kihungi – NO
- Fabian Kyule – YES
- Samuel Moroto – YES
- Oscar Sudi – ABSENT
- Andrew Okuome – YES
- Ronald Karauri – YES
- Robert Mbui – NO
- Adams Kipsanai – YES
- Gideon Kimaiyo – YES
- Beatrice Kemei – YES
- Julius Rutto – YES
- Christopher Aseka – YES
- John Wanjiku – YES
- John Machua – ABSENT
- Anne Muratha – YES
- Orero Peter – YES
- Jessica Mbalu – NO
- Mwengi Mutuse – YES
- Antony Njoroge – ABSENT
- Joseph Kamau – NO
- Ndindi Nyoro – ABSENT
- Kimani Ichung’wah – YES
- Sunkuli Julius – YES
- Mwanyanje Gertrude – YES
- Owen Baya – YES
- Ken Chonga – YES
- Thaddeus Kithua – NO
- Didmus Barasa – YES
- Maurice Kakai – YES
- Gonzi Rai – ABSENT
- Thuku Kwenya – YES
- Wanjiku Muhia – NO
- Joseph Kimutai – YES
- Hillary Kiplangat – YES
- Njeri Maina – NO
- Joseph Gitari – ABSENT
- Bedzimba Rashid – YES
- Doris Donya – YES
- Ruth Odinga – YES
- Oron Joshua – YES
- Shakeel Shabbir – YES
- Rozaah Buyu – YES
- Irene Kasalu – NO
- Nimrod Mbai – YES
- Makali Mulu – NO
- David Mwalika – NO
- Rachael Nyamai – YES
- Edith Nyenze – NO
- Mokaya Japheth – YES
- Antony Kibagendi – YES
- Clive Gisairo – YES
- Konoin Brighton – YES
- Alfred Mutai – YES
- Joseph Tanui – YES
