Journalist Jamila Mohamed has raised questions over how quickly former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment process took place.
Speaking on Citizen TV’s News Gang show, Jamila said there were open claims that the impeachment was well funded.
She noted that people had said “kulikuwa na mambo yaliyofanyika” (certain things happened), which explained why the process moved so fast.
Jamila pointed out that the collection of signatures to start the impeachment went through quickly.
The motion was taken to both the National Assembly and the Senate, and in the end, Gachagua was removed from office.
She said the speed of the process suggested there was more going on behind the scenes than what the public saw.
She stressed that Kenyans need to have a serious and honest discussion about corruption within Parliament.
According to her, to address the issue properly, people must look at both sides — those who demand bribes and those who give them.
Jamila said corruption is not only about one group being guilty; it is a system where both the supplier and the receiver play a role.
She explained that if Parliament is to win the fight against corruption, there must be transparency and accountability for all actions taken inside the House.
She also said that MPs and Senators should not allow money or personal gain to influence their decisions, especially on matters as serious as removing a leader from office.
Jamila warned that if corruption in Parliament is not addressed, Kenya’s democracy will be at risk.
She said people might lose trust in their leaders if decisions are seen as being bought rather than made based on facts and the interests of citizens.
She also called on investigative bodies to look deeper into such processes, including the Gachagua impeachment, to ensure they were carried out fairly and within the law.
She insisted that both the “demand” and the “supply” sides of corruption must be exposed for meaningful change to happen.
Her remarks have sparked public debate on how political decisions are made in Kenya and whether money plays a bigger role than the Constitution.
Jamila concluded by urging leaders to remember that their role is to serve the people, not their own pockets or political deals.
By Newshub