- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said that he was elected by more than seven million Kenyans; therefore, only 200 members of parliament cannot sue him
- He said that Kenya has laws based on democracy and the wishes of the people; therefore, his charges cannot be soft
- Gachagua asked the members of parliament who are planning to be removed from power to question the residents of Mount Kenya about their feelings if they themselves are oppressed and removed from office
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stood firm against attempts by some Kenyan MPs to remove him from office.
Rigathi Gachagua speaking during the 41st meeting of the International Association of Science Parks held in the city Nairobi. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua.
He stressed that his removal will not be as smooth as they think, saying that more than seven million Kenyans voted for him, and some MPs cannot force him out.
The Deputy President, who is facing a difficult political situation, further said that the laws of Kenya they focus on democracy and respect the wishes of the people, making it far from easy to remove a person elected by millions.
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“It is not as easy as you think to gather 200 people to remove a person elected by more than seven million people. Kenya has laws that respect democracy and the wishes of the people,” he added.
Why does Gachagua want it? Mount Kenya engaged before his removal
Gachagua reminded the MPs about the solidarity of the Mt Kenya area that President William Ruto showed during his struggle in the previous administration, despite the fact that he was not from the area.
He further warned them to consider how the local community would feel if theirs was mistreated.
“The people of Mount Kenya sympathized with Ruto who faced injustice even though he did not come from here. Now, what do you think the community would do if their people were abused? I ask the members of parliament to consult with the residents if they did so. Accept to see themselves being abused and pushed out,” he said.
In addition, he pointed out that any argument for his removal must come from President Ruto, pointing out that the absence of an answer from Ruto could mean supporting his removal from power.
Has the termination of Rigathi Gachagua been confirmed?
While this was happening, the Majority Leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah confirmed the removal of Gachagua and explained that he had read and signed the motion.
Ichung'wah opposed tribal politics that wanted to divide the people of Mount Kenya.
He claimed that Gachagua's calls for unity in the region have led to the emergence of factions that aim to withdraw their loyalty from the Kenya Kwanza alliance and create new alliances with great influence as the 2027 election approaches.
What else do you need to know about the motion to remove Gachagua
Treasurer of UDAJapheth Nyakundi called for the removal of Gachagua citing the betrayal of the presidency.
ODM Member of Parliament Nabii Nabwera distanced himself from the debate on firing the deputy president
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula vowed to support the motion to dismiss Rigathi Gachagua
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