Clergy urges Gachagua to 'seek forgiveness' from Ruto as impeachment looms

Members of the clergy have called on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to climb down and seek forgiveness from his boss, President William Ruto.

A section of the clergy from Kisii, under the umbrella of the Kisii County Clergy Forum, has asked the Deputy President to extend an olive branch to President Ruto to calm the current heightened political temperatures in the country.

Speaking in Kisii and Nairobi counties separately, the clergy warned that the current impeachment circus will only polarize the country and called for sobriety among leaders.

The sentiments come after 291 MPs signed the motion to remove the DP from office.

"The Deputy President should remember that he is junior to the President. He should seek out the President and have a discussion,” said Peter Morwabe.

James Ondigo added, "When you started, we saw you leading us in the right direction. Do not take the wrong path. We will not be happy if you part ways; it will divide us."

The men of the cloth have also pleaded with the Deputy President not to contemplate fighting the impeachment matter in the courts, adding that it is likely to worsen the relationship between him and the President.

"As much as we have differences, we still have a country. There are interests we can set aside. Let us put Kenya first,” stated Bakari Douglas.

Public hearings for Gachagua's removal have been scheduled at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre for the residents of Kisii.

The Association of Pentecostal and Evangelical Clergy wants Gachagua and his boss, to set aside their differences and seek the path of forgiveness.

Nyeri residents have also expressed their views on the impeachment motion, with public participation hearings scheduled for Friday at Nyeri Cultural Hall.

"We elected both of them. If one has to go, they should both go,” said a Nyeri resident.

Meanwhile, a former National Intelligence Service officer in Kirinyaga County has moved to the High Court in Kerugoya under a certificate of urgency, filing a case against Gachagua over his remarks against NIS Director Noordin Haji.