Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is sinking fast, and the political storm surrounding him has left President Ruto looking cleaner than ever in the cutthroat world of Kenyan politics. As the country braces for Gachagua’s impeachment motion on Tuesday, October 1st, it seems his days in office are numbered, with many speculating he’s already packing his bags.
New evidence paints Gachagua as even more dangerous than President Ruto, who has long been seen as the face of impunity. Sources reveal that in a heated confrontation with the president, Gachagua not only threatened to resign but also demanded a staggering Ksh8 billion. His reasoning? He claimed it was payment for the votes he delivered from his region in the 2022 general elections, calculating the sum by multiplying the number of votes by Ksh4,000 each. When Ruto refused to play along, Gachagua reportedly lost his temper, banging the table in a show of defiance—an act seen as outright rebellion against the president.
But that’s just the beginning. The deputy president is also accused of abusing his position by diverting resources meant for the Malindi-Kilifi Highway to build a private road leading to a hotel linked to him. In addition, Gachagua’s finances are under scrutiny, with reports suggesting he amassed Ksh5.7 billion in just two years—an eye-popping sum compared to his official salary of Ksh12 million a year.
Further charges against him include leaking state secrets, intimidating lawmakers, and allegedly sponsoring the Gen Z protests in June and July, which saw violent clashes involving hired goons. His infamous “one man, one vote, one shilling” campaign is also seen as fueling tribalism, adding yet another layer to the growing case for his impeachment.
With a 40-page impeachment motion looming, even President Ruto’s allies now see Gachagua as more dangerous than the president himself. And the blows keep coming—National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, in a thinly veiled jab, hinted at supporting Gachagua’s impeachment, criticizing the DP’s divisive tribal rhetoric and urging leaders to unite the nation, not tear it apart.
Desperate and cornered, Gachagua and his allies have turned to churches across the country, tearfully seeking divine intervention. But for many Kenyans, the theatrics of both the deputy president and the president ring hollow. Public sentiment is clear: neither Gachagua nor Ruto are seen as innocent.
“They’re all going home before December—Ruto, Raila, Gachagua, all of them,” one Kenyan remarked amid the unfolding impeachment drama.
As Gachagua’s political fate hangs in the balance, it’s clear that this saga is far from over. The question is, how long will the deputy president hold on before the final curtain falls?
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