MP Didmus Barasa to sponsor DP Gachagua impeachment motion

Barasa claims to have surpassed the required 177 MPs needed for the motion to be approved by Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula. He states that he has gathered 242 signatures from lawmakers across the political spectrum and plans to submit them to the Speaker this evening.

A vocal ally of President William Ruto, Barasa expressed hope that the motion will be scheduled for debate on Tuesday following its approval by the Speaker.

“I am the sponsor of the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. So far, I have received 242 signatures, and an additional six MPs are awaiting their turn to sign,” he said in a phone interview.

According to Article 150 of the Constitution, a Deputy President can be impeached for gross violations of the Constitution, suspicion of committing a crime, or gross misconduct.

“I will present the impeachment motion on the floor of the House. By the end of today, I will submit the signatures to the Speaker's office,” Barasa stated. “It will then be up to the Speaker to consider the motion next week and communicate its receipt, after which I will do my best to advocate for it on the House floor.”

Today, lawmakers from the western caucus convened a Kamukunji to discuss the way forward, reaching a consensus on Gachagua’s ouster, suggesting a united front on this issue.

“That decision is sealed, and now we await the impeachment motion to be tabled before the House next week,” said one MP who requested to remain anonymous.