MPs have become 'prisoners of fear' after Gachagua's impeachment

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse when he tabled a motion to impeach deputy president Rigathi Gachagua at the National Assembly. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

In the wake of impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, some MPs, especially from Mt Kenya, have become prisoners of fear who dare not visit their constituencies due to public outrage.

Prior to Gachagua’s impeachment, the DP had cultivated a strong base of supporters at the grassroots level as he presented himself as a victim being vilified for championing their causes such as one-man one-vote one-shilling and the fight against illicit brews.

Some leaders who voted to impeach Gachagua now say they are not able to face their electorate and hope the emotions will cool down.