Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi on Tuesday called on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to accept personal responsibility for his actions following the impeachment motion that has shaken the country’s political landscape.
In a message to the embattled DP shared on Facebook, Sudi urged Gachagua to face the consequences of his choices rather than drag the entire community into the crisis. This advice came hours after chaos erupted in Mathira Constituency, where Gachagua hails from, moments after MPs voted to impeach him
Hours Earlier, the National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of impeaching the DP. A total of 281 MPs supported the motion, setting a historic precedent under Kenya’s 2010 Constitution. The Kapsaret MP, known for his outspoken nature on social media, advised Gachagua to brace for the Senate’s upcoming hearings next week, where his fate will be decided.
“The mountain hasn't been touched,” Sudi wrote adding “It’s an individual paying for his misdeeds. Own your actions and carry your own burden, not the community.”
The impeachment motion, spearheaded by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, has sent shockwaves through the political arena. It was not an easy victory with intense debate marking a long day in the House. Gachagua himself took to the stand, defending against a series of 11 charges brought against him. However, it was not enough to sway the MPs, with only 44 voting to save him and one abstaining.
Sudi, who has been vocal in his support of the motion, reminded Gachagua that the outcome rests on his personal accountability. As the Senate prepares to take up the matter, Sudi’s message to Gachagua was clear—face the consequences or risk further alienation from both the public and his political allies.
Gachagua now faces a final showdown before the Senate, the body that will either cement his removal from office or grant him a lifeline. The Senate decided to hear the impeachment motion in full plenary, allowing all 47 Senators to weigh in on the case.
This decision came after a heated debate led by Senate Minority Leader Edwin Sifuna, who opposed the option of using a committee to handle the matter. During the sitting, Senator Enoch Wambua was ejected from the House, after challenging Speaker Amason Kingi.
Kingi directed the impeachment motion will be held on Wednesday and Thursday next week, with Gachagua and the National Assembly being directed to file responses and documents related to the motion by Monday, October 14. The Senate has agreed to extend its sittings on the Gachagua impeachment trial to Friday, October 18, to accommodate parties on an as-needed basis.
As part of his statement, Gachagua has tabled a will belonging to his late brother as part of his impeachment evidence against the Ksh5.2 billion corruption charges.
"The allegations that I own the Olive Garden Hotel are false. Olive Garden Hotel used to belong to my deceased brother the late Hon Nderitu Gachagua and therefore has never been my property. Just as in Olive Garden, Vipingo Beach Resort belongs to the estate of the late Nderitu Gachagua," Gachagua has told MPs.
For Gachagua, this is not just a political battle—it’s a personal reckoning. His fallout with President William Ruto, with whom he was elected on the UDA ticket in the 2022 general election, has now escalated to a point of no return. The impeachment motion reflects deeper divisions within the ruling coalition, with Gachagua increasingly isolated.
