The political climate surrounding the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has caused ripples across Kenya.
One notable incident occurred when a Member of Parliament from Kinangop was reportedly chased away from a local club after supporting the motion for Gachagua’s ouster.
This highlights the tension and division the motion has sparked, even at the grassroots level.
The impeachment motion, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, garnered overwhelming support in the National Assembly, with 291 MPs signing in favor of it, significantly surpassing the 117-member threshold required.
This shows the growing dissatisfaction with the Deputy President’s leadership. Despite the strong backing, some prominent political figures, such as Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, distanced themselves from the process, further deepening the divisions within the ruling coalition.
This incident of public backlash against the Kinangop MP mirrors the wider public and political unrest that has accompanied Gachagua’s leadership and the subsequent impeachment attempt.
Tensions are high, and this move seems to be drawing mixed reactions from various quarters.
