Gachagua Reveals Mudavadi, Wetang’ula Share
“If the people of Kenya elected me, about seven million of them, what will happen when I resign? That will be a betrayal of the people.”

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Photo by Tuko News.
By Robert Mutasi
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called for calm from Western Kenya leaders and their people, adding that there was a need for unity within the government of Kenya Kwanza.
Gachagua singled out Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula and asked them not to crucify him as political consultations continued.
He insisted that there is a sharing of government posts, and when he referred to “shares”, he meant such as in political appointments and not in resources or development projects.
He repeated that there were negotiations between different regions and President William Ruto over their respective shares in government.
He candidly said Mudavadi and Wetangula had negotiated for 30% of the government positions for the Western region.
However, he said the agreement was based on the fact that they ought to deliver 70% of the vote from their region, adding that “they didn’t even get 60% of the votes in the elections”.
This comes at a time when Gachagua is facing many political troubles, one of them being an impeachment motion.
The well-advertised motion accuses him of promoting anti-government protests and being corrupt and other malpractices.
Gachagua has denied the claims, stating that he is here to serve the people of Kenya, and his integrity remains intact.
He said, “If the people of Kenya elected me, about seven million of them, what will happen when I resign? That will be a betrayal of the people.”
He also explained that some of the properties listed in the impeachment motion belonged to his late brother and that expenses on the renovation of his official residence had to be incurred because of the dilapidated condition of the home.
Some MPs from Bungoma, Wetangula’s stronghold county in western Kenya, have shown resistance to the impeachment motion, reflecting the split sentiments marring the political scene.
The High Court has refused to halt the process, which is taking on a whole new level of intensity.
As the political drama unfolds, Gachagua has appealed for unity and dialogue, asking his colleagues and members of the public to remain focused on the bigger agenda of the Kenya Kwanza government.
The outcome of this political fight is expected to have far-reaching repercussions on the future of both the Kenya Kwanza regime and political life within the country.