Barely a week after the unceremonious impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, fresh details have emerged revealing the main reason behind the ouster.
According to a section of Mt. Kenya senators, President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua had sharp differences that made working together untenable.
Prior to voting on the impeachment, details have alleged that there were secret meetings deliberating on the push to impeach the ousted DP and the frosty relationship within the presidency.
Lawmakers from both the National Assembly and the Senate allegedly separately met with the president, Gachagua, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, who ironically has been tapped to replace the ousted deputy president.
Reports allege that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was given an ultimatum with sections of Mt Kenya leaders trying to prevail upon him to resign after attempts to reconcile them flopped.
During a show on Inooro TV, senators Karungo wa Thang'wa, John Methu and Tabitha Karanja revealed the process of uniting them involved politicians and senior clerics.
"Anyone who has spoken with Ruto will tell you the president didn't want to hear anything do with Gachagua. Even the Bishops like the head of ACK church were told there won't be talks until after impeachment," Senator John Methu stated.
"Those behind the impeachment are sending us to tell Gachagua to resign for him to have a chance to vie in 2027 and also enjoy the benefits of a former deputy president", Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa detailed.
Despite the separate meetings with Gachagua, Kindiki, and Ruto, the leaders remained confused about the actual cause of the rift between the president and his deputy.
"I sat down with both the president and Rigathi Gachagua separately. I listened to them and in my own wisdom I concluded that there political bromance was irretrievable", Senator Tabitha Karanja revealed.
Those supporting Gachagua have insisted that his impeachment was a political plot implemented in an unlawful manner and with a lot if bile against him.
"When we pass a new law, the speaker takes up to a month to have it gazetted. But this impeachment matter was being done in haste", Methu noted.
"The president is required to nominate a DP within 14 days. Parliament has up to 60 days to consider the nominee. In total, there are 74 days given by the Constitution. Who are you to do all this in 2 days" Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa questioned.
According to the reports, some senators were allegedly paid up to Ksh 10 million to impeach Gachagua. Nonetheless, there was a section of lawmakers who claimed to have applied sober judgement and refused to be swayed on the matter.
"Many voted to protect their position in Parliament, their businesses, and because of money. If Senator Tabitha can be honest, she can tell you a lot of money was given to senators to impeach Gachagua", Methu alleged.
These allegations come at a time when the former DP is expected to present himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) after he on Sunday alleged there were plots to take him out.
