- On Sunday, November 10, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua attended a church service in Kahawa West
- In his speech, Gachagua attributed his firm stance against the government-led demolition to his recent removal
- Gachagua praised the court following the recent decision by Justice Ann Mogeni, ordering the government to compensate the evicted, saying it got him justice
Nairobi – The former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has discussed some of the reasons for his dismissal from the government recently.
Source: UGC
Gachagua was removed from office after senators voted to approve five charges against him, including gross misconduct.
Rigathi Gachagua: Why I was expelled from the government
However, speaking in Kawaha West on Sunday, November 10, Gachagua insisted that he was sacked for defending Kenyans against the government's oppression. Kenya First.
“They accused me because I opposed the oppression of Kenyans. If that was my fault, I accept it. We had promised Kenyans that no one would be forcibly deported without being paid fair compensation. Today, I am happy that the court recently decided to deport Kenyans. They must be paid, showing that they agree with me, ” Gachagua said.
The dismissed vice president explained that one of the accusations made against him during his motion to be removed from power was opposing the government to demolish people's houses.
Gachagua praised the court following the recent decision of Judge Ann Mogeni, who ordered the government to compensate the residents of the slums of Mathare, Gwa Kairu, Mukuru Kwa Ruben and Kiamaiko, who were evicted from their homes due to the losses they suffered.
“I saw that the court ruled that the people whose houses were demolished should be paid, which means that I was confirmed and won,” he said.
Why the Laikipia senator apologized to William Ruto
Meanwhile, Laikipia senator John Kinyua publicly apologized to the President William Ruto after reflecting on his previous vote against the dismissal of the former vice president.
Speaking during the Ol Pejeta Park's 20th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, November 9, Kinyua suggested that after investigation, he understood the reasons for Gachagua's removal.
In his speech, Kinyua thanked President Ruto for his frequent visits to the region Mount Kenya and praised his efforts to help conservation and launch projects that benefit the community.
He further emphasized an important issue affecting the residents of the area: the increase in the invasion of wild animals in the villages, which has created fear among the residents.
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