Acting ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo has defended the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that no sober member of parliament was required to fund the process (peopledaily.digital). The move comes amid ongoing political tensions in Kenya, where Gachagua was removed from his position as deputy president in 2022. Omanyo emphasized that the impeachment was a formal process carried out by the party, highlighting the need for accountability within political leadership.
The decision to impeach Gachagua sparked debate across Kenya’s political landscape. Some members of the opposition accused the ruling party of using the process to remove a critic, while others supported the move as a necessary step to uphold party discipline. The impeachment was approved by the ODM’s national executive committee, which cited violations of party rules.
Gachagua, a former presidential candidate, had been a prominent figure in Kenyan politics. His removal from office marked a significant shift in the country’s political dynamics. The situation continues to draw attention from media and analysts, who are closely monitoring the implications for Kenya’s political stability.
