Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made serious claims against President William Ruto, saying the President was behind his impeachment and used money to bribe lawmakers.
Speaking recently, Gachagua said, “Everybody knows the worst-kept secret in this country: the President planned my impeachment and paid MPs and senators to support it.”
He claimed each Member of Parliament received KSh 350,000 while senators were given KSh 10 million to back the motion.
He also accused the President of bribing the person who brought the impeachment motion, the MP for Kibwezi West.
Gachagua used the example of the Finance Bill to show how MPs follow the President without question.
“When the President told them to pass the Finance Bill, they passed it, even though Kenyans were against it.
Later, when Gen Z protesters pushed the President to change his mind, the same MPs clapped for him,” he said.
He added that MPs are no longer independent and do not speak for the people.
“They never argue with him,” he said, suggesting that Parliament has become a tool for the President.
These statements have caused a lot of discussion in the country, especially at a time when many Kenyans are calling for transparency and accountability in government.
So far, State House and Parliament leaders have not officially responded to Gachagua’s claims.
Kenyans on social media are demanding investigations and asking whether their elected leaders are truly serving the people—or just following orders.
By Kenyans