Rigathi Gachagua: Some MPs Mlima Kenya should refrain from the bill to fire the DP

A group of MPs from Mount Kenya who previously supported the motion to remove Rigathi Gachagua have changed their minds
The MPs, led by Nyeri Member of Parliament Rahab Mukami, explained that they believe the charges against the deputy president are things that can be resolved
They also asked Gachagua to apologize to President William Ruto to resolve their differences

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can now breathe a sigh of relief after some Mount Kenya MPs withdrew their support for the motion to remove him from power.

The Mount Kenya MPs said that those who elected them are against the removal of Rigathi Gachagua, and they must consider their concerns. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua.
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Which parliamentarians changed their minds?

Members of Parliament who supported the motion to remove Gachagua at first but later changed their position are Tetu Member of Parliament Geoffrey Wandeto, Member of Parliament for Pain Rahab Mukami, and Member of Parliament for Kieni Njoroge Wainaina.

Nyeri Member of Parliament Rahab Mukami told Citizen TV that she realized that the charges against Gachagua are issues that she and her boss can resolve through negotiations.

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He added that he held consultations with the residents of Nyeri, who expressed their desire to ask Gachagua to remain in office.

“Kenya is bigger than all of us. I have listened to the people, and the people of Nyeri have said that they do not want the deputy president to be removed,” said Mukami.

Explaining Mukami's words, MP Geoffrey Wandeto said he consulted with his constituents, who told him that ousting Gachagua was not a priority.

He added that his voters wanted him and the government to focus on issues affecting Kenyans instead.

“As representatives of the people, it is our responsibility to listen to our people and do what they told us. So, on Tuesday I will vote NO,” said Wandeto.

The MPs also asked Gachagua to apologize to the President William Ruto to resolve any differences between them.

“Our deputy president please, go to the President and apologize. And to our President, please sit down with your deputy, talk and reach an agreement,” added MP Mukami.

Member of Parliament Embu Pamela Njoki also changed her position, saying that although she initially supported the motion, she reconsidered after consulting the residents of Embu.