Don't overturn the will of the people, Gachagua asks MPs
Politics
By
Phares Mutembei
| Sep 29, 2024
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said his current troubles, including a looming impeachment threat, stem from his commitment to truth.
Speaking at the Methodist Church in Kenya Kinoru in Meru, Gachagua said his stance has led to friction with some politicians.
He noted, "All the problems you are seeing me going through are because I am a person who speaks the truth. I did not know that many people have a problem with the truth. That is the way I was created. God taught me to always speak the truth."
Gachagua, who attended the event with limited support from local political leaders, called for prayers for himself, President William Ruto and the country.
He urged an end to divisive politics, stating, "Let us tone down on the politics of division and the politics of sabotaging one another."
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He remarked on the unmet expectations of Kenyans, urging leaders to focus on service delivery.
"We need to unite and work for Kenyans because they had a lot of hope in us. They did not expect us to plot against one another," he said.
Gachagua expressed the importance of respecting the will of the people, saying, "The will of the people is supreme. Elections were conducted and the president and I were elected on a joint ticket for five years."
He added that democracy relies on respecting the people's choice, saying, "Let us not go against the will of the people."
The Deputy President, tasked by Ruto to lead agricultural development, highlighted the success of dairy farmers in Meru.
He noted that the Kenneth Gitonga-led Meru Central Dairy Cooperative Union processes nearly 600,000 litres daily, making it the country's largest processor.
"We have done a lot of work in Meru and other parts in the tea, coffee and dairy sectors," he said, praising the hard work of Meru farmers. He added that the cooperative pays farmers before the fifth of every month.
"I really want to invite other societies to emulate the people of Meru."
He was joined by several leaders from the Mt Kenya region, including Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri and Kiambu Senator Karungu Thang'wa.