Gachagua turns to Bible after impeachment
National
By
David Njaaga
| Oct 08, 2024

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua posted Bible verses on X moments after his impeachment, sharing his message with followers barely an hour after the parliamentary vote.
On Tuesday, October 8, 281 Members of Parliament voted to impeach Gachagua on 11 counts of gross misconduct, marking the first time a deputy president has been impeached under Kenya's 2010 Constitution.
Forty-four MPs opposed the motion, while one abstained.
The impeachment motion was tabled by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, who accused Gachagua of money laundering and using his position to award government tenders to his companies.
Mutuse said Gachagua’s influence enabled him to amass substantial wealth through lucrative government contracts in just two years.
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Gachagua had put up a defence against the accusations but failed to sway the August house.
In his X post, Gachagua cited Jeremiah 30:19, writing, “From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honour, and they will not be disdained."
He also quoted 1 Thessalonians 5:18, adding, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Gachagua’s fate now lies in the hands of the Senate, with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula expected to notify Senate Speaker Amason Kingi within two days, as required under Article 145 (2)(a) of the Constitution.