Impeachment Motion Against Deputy President Gachagua Set to be Tabled in Parliament Next Week

Members of the National Assembly are expected to table an impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday next week. Reports indicate that the collection of signatures supporting the motion is nearing completion, with sources confirming that the drive was close to the required threshold by Friday evening.

To officially introduce the motion in Parliament, it must be backed by at least 117 legislators. Should the motion proceed to debate, it would need the support of two-thirds of MPs—233 votes—to be passed and subsequently transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.

House leaders confirmed on Friday that the signature collection campaign had already gathered close to 300 endorsements, well beyond the minimum required to table the motion in the National Assembly. Speaking to *Citizen TV*, one of the leaders remarked, “The motion is well on course, and we are confident it will be introduced next week.”

Political Tensions Intensify

The impending impeachment motion has intensified political tensions in Kenya, as Deputy President Gachagua has been a polarizing figure since assuming office. The exact reasons for the impeachment bid have yet to be fully disclosed, but political insiders suggest it could be tied to recent controversies surrounding his conduct and governance style.

If successful, this would mark the first impeachment motion against a deputy president in Kenya, setting the stage for a heated political battle both in the National Assembly and Senate.

What’s Next?

As the nation watches closely, the focus now shifts to the National Assembly's proceedings next week, where the motion's tabling could trigger a fierce debate. Should it garner the necessary 233 votes, the Senate would then take up the matter, marking the next phase in a potentially historic political event.

With nearly 300 signatures reportedly collected, the Deputy President faces a critical test of his political survival in what is shaping up to be a defining moment in Kenya’s political landscape. All eyes are now on Parliament as the country braces for what could be a landmark impeachment process.