He noted that had it not been for rumors suggesting that Interior CS Kithure Kindiki would replace Gachagua, he would not have voted in favor of impeaching Gachagua.
The legislator, elected under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, mentioned that since the impeachment motion was presented in Parliament, numerous communities are advocating for one of their own to be appointed to the deputy position. Mp Kirima expressed that they initially anticipated the appointment of CS Kindiki as the replacement for the deputy president, which led them to support Gachagua’s impeachment.
“We believed Kindiki would be appointed as deputy president, but since we passed that impeachment, circumstances have changed,” he remarked, pointing out the recent political developments as a complex situation awaiting resolution.
The legislator also expressed concern about the ongoing lobbying from various societal sectors advocating for their representatives to succeed Gachagua if the Senate affirms the deputy president’s impeachment.
“Communities are advocating for their own to take the number two position. ” I am concerned because we are now hearing about someone like Irungu Kang’ata. “They are even reaching out to us, lobbying for our support,” he admitted.
Prominent figures include National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.
According to MP Kirima, women leaders, led by Waiguru, are expressing their discontent, asserting that President William Ruto had pledged that the next Deputy President would be a woman.
This uncertainty, clouded by mere speculation, has left MPs from the Meru region questioning whether they made the right decision in supporting the motion to impeach Gachagua in hopes of Kindiki’s appointment.
“I am quite concerned that there are other players who have entered the scene who wish to place their preferred individuals in positions,” he stated.
The Imenti Central legislator also refuted claims that Parliament acted at the behest of President Ruto by voting in favor of impeaching Gachagua. “I want to emphasize that there has never been a time when William Ruto called us and instructed us to impeach Gachagua. ” It was a charge sheet that was presented in Parliament. “We possess our own intellect and awareness,” he asserted in defense of the parliament.
