Gachagua Places Faith in Judiciary as Ruto Remains Silent on Impeachment
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed confidence in the Judiciary, urging for a fair and impartial review of the serious allegations against him.
Speaking at a church service in Embu on Sunday, Gachagua reassured his supporters, stating his trust in Chief Justice Martha Koome and her team to uphold the rule of law.
He underscored the importance of honoring the “will of the people” and insisted that any decision regarding his impeachment should reflect the sentiments of Kenyan voters.
“Our Judiciary is highly professional, and I am confident that our distinguished judges will protect and uphold the Constitution,” Gachagua said, calling for calm amid the political turmoil surrounding him.
Meanwhile, President William Ruto has remained conspicuously silent on the impeachment drama involving his deputy.
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It has been six days since the National Assembly passed the motion for Gachagua’s ouster, yet Ruto has not publicly addressed the matter.
This silence has fueled speculation about the state of their relationship, especially as the two leaders have not appeared together at public events in recent weeks—an unusual development given their previous camaraderie.
The High Court recently transferred the petition challenging Gachagua’s impeachment to Chief Justice Koome, who is expected to form a three-judge bench to preside over the case, given its significant public interest.
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High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi acknowledged the constitutional implications of the case, emphasizing the need for careful examination of the impeachment process that led to Gachagua’s current predicament.
The motion to impeach Gachagua was introduced in Parliament on October 1, amid growing political tensions and a reportedly strained relationship with President Ruto.
The parliamentary vote saw 281 members supporting the impeachment, with only 44 opposing, raising questions about the internal dynamics within Ruto’s administration.
