Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse who moved the motion to impeach Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday expressed his satisfaction at the Senate's decision to vote in favour of removing the second in command from office.
The MP who had on Wednesday found himself in a tight spot, with Gachagua's lawyers pinning him down during cross examinations, unequivocally made it clear the outcome was the best result for all Kenyans.
"I am a proud Kenyan tonight. Thank you, colleagues, at the National Assembly and the Senate for approving my impeachment charges against former DP Rigathi Gachagua", Mutuse posted on his official social media handles.
The MP expressed his firm belief that the decision to impeach Gachagua will serve as a deterrent for all leaders and make them fall in line with respect to checking themselves and upholding the constitution while going about their duties.
He also expressed his pride for being the first MP, to table a motion that has changed the history of Kenyan politics.
"I'm proud that I go to the annals of history as the first Kenyan to table a motion that has impeached a sitting Deputy President", Mutuse continued.
The MP relayed that the drive to impeach the Deputy President was not easy and proceeded to congratulate his peers for being courageous enough to do it.
"It took bravery and courage. It was a duty for my countrymen. I love Kenya", continued Mutuse.
Mutuse tabled a 100-page document, indicating that he had sufficient evidence to support his grounds and prove that Gachagua was not suitable to remain in office. This culminated in a debate on the motion which he tabled at the National Assembly.
A total of 282 Members of Parliament voted to impeach the former DP before the motion was forwarded to the Senate which upheld the decision.
"Senators have this night voted to impeach H.E., Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya. Senators found him guilty on 5 out of 11 grounds brought against him by the National Assembly. Effectively, H.E. Rigathi Gachagua ceases to hold office", Speaker Amason Kingi ruled on Thursday October 17.
Gachagua faced 11 charges including making careless statements that could endanger national unity, acquiring wealth unlawfully, insubordination and misuse of office.
Attention now turns to the National Assembly which is expected to hold a special sitting on Friday amid speculations that President William Ruto is looking to nominate a new Deputy President.
