Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has weighed in on calls for the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In a statement on Thursday, October 3, the MP said while she disagrees with some of Gachagua's remarks, they don't warrant an impeachment.
Lesuuda advised that handling the matter through a debate or a censure motion would be more appropriate than initiating an impeachment process.
"I firmly disagree with some of the Deputy President’s remarks particularly those that appear to create unnecessary divisions in our country. However, I do not believe these comments rise to the level of warranting an impeachment.
"In my opinion, countering such views through reasoned debate or a censure motion would be more appropriate. We have seen examples from the past, such as the impeachment of the then-Majority Leader Hon. Adan Duale who was later re-elected and now serves as a Cabinet Secretary. These experiences remind us that political positions can shift," read part of the MP's statement.
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Lesuuda said while Kenya Kwanza continues to deal with its internal issues, her focus will remain on addressing more pressing matters affecting Kenyans.
"Once Kenya Kwanza resolves its internal issues, we can all continue serving the country alongside whichever leader will be occupying the office of the Deputy President," she added.
Several MPs have stepped forward to defend Gachagua amid an impeachment motion initiated by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, which has garnered 291 signatures.
Notably, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali stated that he does not support the process, claiming that it was ill-intentioned.
"I have carefully read the charges in the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In good faith, I do not support this cause of action and find it ill-intentioned seeking to demonize a public servant who has contributed immensely to this great country.
"Let it be known that I, Mohamed Ali Mohamed, did not sign the impeachment motion against deputy president Rigathi Gachagua," he remarked.
On the other hand, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya also expressed his opposition to the motion, maintaining that he would vote against it when the time comes.
“The Mumias East constituents are my bosses, and I had promised them I would not sign the impeachment motion despite the pressure from the other side. I chose to be silent, but during voting with my one vote, I will vote no,” he stated.
