Allies of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are reportedly developing a detailed plan to counter an impending impeachment motion against him. Gachagua’s supporters have pledged to defend him if the motion reaches the National Assembly vigorously. Although the motion is said to be in progress, it is rumoured that President William Ruto has not endorsed it.
On Monday, Cate Waruguru, a former Laikipia Woman Representative and close associate of Gachagua, openly discussed the strategy to protect the Deputy President. Waruguru explained that the motion’s delay was due to hesitations from some MPs in the Mount Kenya region, who feared backlash from their voters. Speaking on Kameme FM, she stated that Gachagua’s team is prepared to take the matter to court, even the Supreme Court, to block the motion. “The President can influence MPs, but he cannot control the judiciary. We will challenge this in court,” Waruguru said.
She added, “We will dismantle the impeachment motion, and if it proceeds, we’ll pursue the legal route just like governors have done. The president’s influence doesn’t extend to the judiciary, and his numbers won’t matter there.” Waruguru emphasized that any attempt to undermine Gachagua would fail and that his supporters were also prepared to challenge the motion in Parliament.
Over the weekend, Gachagua’s allies targeted pro-Ruto political figures, revealing that the impeachment motion was nearing completion and would be introduced by an opposition MP. Cleophas Malala, former Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), named MPs Peter Kaluma (Homa Bay Town) and Junet Mohammed (Suna East) as those leading the charge. Malala warned that removing Gachagua could jeopardize Ruto’s 2027 re-election, urging the President to intervene.
“The MPs may begin by impeaching your deputy, but they will eventually come after you in 2027. I urge you to stop this process. Gachagua has endured enough, having been detained and humiliated in front of his family because of his loyalty to you. Don’t let this happen,” Malala appealed.
