Rigathi Gachagua Denies Allegations of Buying iconic TreeTops hotel.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has firmly dismissed allegations that his children purchased the iconic TreeTops hotel in the scenic Aberdare National Park. Speaking to reporters in Rift Valley on Monday, Gachagua clarified that his sons, Kelvin and Keith, have leased the hotel from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) through a bank loan rather than outright purchasing it.

"They have leased this hotel from KWS, not purchased it,” Gachagua stated emphatically. “People are spreading rumors without knowledge; this hotel belongs to KWS and has been leased. My children are not in any business with the government.” He further highlighted that his family has created jobs for 58 employees at the historic hotel, adding that the lease arrangement was entirely above board.

The denial comes amid swirling political tension as Gachagua faces impeachment charges. The Deputy President hinted that these accusations were part of a broader scheme to tarnish his reputation ahead of the impeachment vote scheduled for Tuesday. “These people are desperate to tarnish my name and remove me from office, but they will be shocked when the time comes,” he declared.

Despite the storm, Gachagua remained resolute, insisting that he would face the charges head-on. "I await the evidence they have and I am prepared to defend myself. My record is clean."

Rigathi Gachagua Denies Allegations of Buying iconic TreeTops hotel.

The Deputy President’s legal challenges escalated after former Senator Cleophas Malala's petition to halt the impeachment proceedings was dismissed by the High Court. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the National Assembly must respond by Thursday, October 3, while Malala is required to submit his final arguments by Friday, October 4.

Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah confirmed that the impeachment motion will be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday at 2:30 PM. The motion requires the backing of 233 MPs to pass, and reports indicate that as of Sunday, an overwhelming 302 members had signed in support of the initiative.

Gachagua is facing serious accusations, including incitement to ethnic hatred, violations of multiple articles in the Constitution—particularly Articles 10, 147, 148, 174, 186, and 189—and illegally acquiring assets using taxpayer money. These assets are allegedly located in Nyeri, Nairobi, and Kilifi counties.

Should the motion succeed, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula will forward the resolution to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, who will then initiate the next steps within two days.

As the clock ticks towards Tuesday's crucial vote, all eyes are on Deputy President Gachagua, who vows to stand his ground. “I have nothing to hide,” he reiterated. “I will prove my innocence.”