Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has alleged that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was a political plot by some people to cripple his voice in Mt Kenya.
According to the legislator, Gachagua’s impeachment was aimed at ensuring he became insignificant.
Wamuchomba, who was speaking on KTN News, asserted that the chaos that followed Gachagua’s impeachment is similar to what he is facing now.
“First of all, you should be asking yourself, why was he impeached? Because the events of impeachment are the events that are following him even now. Some people desperately want to make sure that the former deputy president or the second deputy president is not in the political equation,” stated Wamuchomba.
Wamuchomba added, “There are people who felt Gachagua's presence would hinder their chances in 2027."
The UDA MP, who has turned to a staunch opponent of President William Ruto's policies, argued that some people are uncomfortable with Gachagua's influence in the region and are seeking all means to stifle his political voice.
She went on to assert, “I think he has just got the magic of putting together a very big following in the mountain. That very solid following is irking some people who feel that he shouldn't achieve that political milestone.”
This comes as the rumblings in Mt Kenya over what direction the vote-rich region will head in the 2027 polls. The fallout from the impeachment resulted in the chaos that saw Gachagua and his allies whisked safely from a burial in Limuru last month.
Already, Gachagua’s political allies in Parliament have accused the state of political intimidation after one of them, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa, was summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over the Limuru fiasco.
Now, Gachagua allies say they are living in fear. "We are sleeping in fear. We are driving in fear. We are not even going to churches anymore because we fear that we might be abducted along the way," Wamuchomba asserted.
Political realignments and coalitions are being formed within the country, and if one was not aware that the elections are nearly three years away, one would think the polls are slated for next year.
Activist Morara Kebaso, former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have all announced intent to vie for the presidency in 2027.
The political temperatures have increased since the Gen Z movement in June, and despite President Ruto joining forces with long-time opposition chief Raila Odinga, the mood in the country remains apprehensive of his government. This has led to more candidates seeing room to challenge him in the next elections.
