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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s fate now lies in balance after the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Masika Wetang’ula, approved a special impeachment motion tabled by Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse.

In one of the much-anticipated sessions on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Wetang’ula told the House that the motion filed by Mutuse met all the thresholds, setting a stage for deliberations on the impeachment push.

“I find that the special motion meets the requirements relating to form and threshold set out in Articles 145 (1) and 150 (1)(b) of the Constitution and standing orders 64(1),” Wetang’ula said.

“I have also satisfied myself that the number of members who have appended their signatures in support of the special motion exceeds the minimum threshold of 117 members in this House,” he added.

However, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse declared that he has no personal vendetta against Deputy President Gachagua.

Speaking after reading out the 11 grounds for supporting his impeachment motions against DP Gachagua, Mutuse informed the nation that he was exercising his mandate as a member of parliament.

“I have no grudge, malice, ill will, or any personal vendetta against Gachagua. I am just doing my duty as a citizen of the Republic of Kenya and executing my mandate as a member of this house to bring this motion,” Mutuse stated.

In his motion, Mutuse argued that the DP, during his time in office, grossly violated the Constitution and failed to honour his oath of office.

Mutuse therefore wants Gachagua impeached for, among other things, making inciteful remarks, undermining the president and the cabinet, the attack against the judiciary, corruption, and a failure to adhere to his oath of office.

The MP vowed to table documents, videos, and witnesses to support his motion.

MPs demand security

After tabling the motion, several MPs implored the National Police Service to accord them security.

“I want to get your assurance that for the 291 MPs who have signed this motion of impeachment, their safety and security will be guaranteed. We want all of them to turn up here on the day of voting. You know this thing, and you know what can happen here,” Suna East Junet Mohammed asked the speaker.

Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah also echoed Junet’s sentiments, demanding security for all MPs who have signed the impeachment motion.