Rigathi Gachagua Responds to Impeachment
Charges facing Gachagua, a powerhouse in Kenyan politics, included corruption, insubordination, and undermining the government.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.Photo by The Star Kenya.
By Robert Mutasi
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagaua responded a few hours after his impeachment to express a message of faith and resilience through his verified social media handles.
Deputy President was impeached by the National Assembly Tuesday evening, October 8, 2024.
After a heated debate, the impeachment motion sailed through with an overwhelming 281 MPs supporting it.
Charges facing Gachagua, a powerhouse in Kenyan politics, included corruption, insubordination, and undermining the government.
Gachagua represented his unyielding belief in divine providence by quoting two Bible verses.
The first one is 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
This verse therefore shows thankfulness, even in adverse circumstances; it means Gachagua is optimistic despite the political turmoil.
He also shared Jeremiah 30:19, which says, “From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained.”
This verse talks of hope and restoration, an assurance by Gachagua that better days are ahead and that honor and respect would be restored.
In his short, touching speech, Gachagua culminated in the statement, “It is well,” a common expression of faith and acceptance among Christians.
This simply summarizes his acceptance of the situation and his trust in divine providence.
There are those who find Gachagua’s reaction calm and loyal to his boss.
Some take to social media to express themselves in his words, sending supportive messages of hope and encouragement.
Others are still skeptical, questioning the time and authenticity of the message.
The motion will now be disposed of in the Senate, expected to act on it within the next seven days.
If the Senate upholds the decision of the National Assembly, Gachagua will become the first deputy president to be removed by such a process since the introduction of the 2010 constitution.
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