Gachagua Impeachment: Kuria’s Warning Haunts Mt. Kenya as Ouster Begins

Moses Kuria’s warning is now haunting Mt. Kenya. After his Chama Cha Kazi party lost to UDA, he cautioned the region about the dangers of lacking a united political front.

With Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua facing impeachment, Kuria’s words are hitting home.

The impeachment push has sparked political tension, with alliances shifting and President Ruto’s camp facing potential rebellion.

The question looms: will Gachagua survive, or is this the beginning of his fall? The stakes are high, and all eyes are on Mt. Kenya.

Gachagua Impeachment and #KuriaToldYou Trend as Mount Kenya Faces Political Reckoning

When Gachagua’s impeachment began, netizens on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to recall Kuria’s message.

The hashtag #KuriaToldYou started trending, with many in the region now regretting their failure to heed his call for unity.

They fear Mount Kenya is politically vulnerable without a strong regional party to protect its interests.

City Trends HUB 254, a popular online media outlet, echoed Kuria’s sentiments in a post:
“Unlike other regions in Kenya that maintain strong, independent political parties, Mt. Kenya lacks a distinct party to champion the community’s needs and interests. Moses Kuria #KuriaToldYou.”

Another netizen remarked:
“Moses Kuria saw the future clearly. Mt. Kenya’s political vulnerability today is a result of ignoring his call for regional unity. #KuriaToldYou.”

Gachagua’s Fight for Survival Begins in the Senate

Rigathi Gachagua now finds himself in a desperate battle for his political life. The Deputy President will defend himself before the Senate after a motion to form a special committee to hear charges against him collapsed.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna refused to second the motion, setting the stage for a full Senate impeachment process. The clock is ticking for Gachagua.

Insiders say the Senate’s decision is expected by October 18. If two-thirds of the Senate votes to uphold the impeachment, Gachagua will be ousted.

Speaker Amason Kingi has set October 16 and 17 for the Senate to hear the charges, with Gachagua and the National Assembly required to submit their evidence by Monday.

The Charges Behind Gachagua Impeachment

The impeachment motion, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, is damning. Gachagua faces 11 charges, including gross violations of the Constitution, undermining the President and Cabinet, attacking judicial independence, and inciting the public.

He’s also accused of making false, divisive statements, committing economic crimes, and persistently bullying public officers. As the Senate gears up for this historic trial, Moses Kuria’s warning rings louder than ever.

Mount Kenya’s political future hangs in the balance, and many now wonder if failing to unite under a single party will cost them dearly.

Moses Kuria, once a staunch ally of President William Ruto, has become a fierce critic of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite both coming from Mt. Kenya.

Just two years into the government, tensions have erupted, with pundits predicting Gachagua’s political downfall.

Kuria, along with Ruto’s inner circle—Amason Kingi, Moses Wetangula, and Musalia Mudavadi—faces accusations of tribal and party-based pre-election deals.

Gachagua exposed these secret pacts on Monday night, fueling speculation that his days as Deputy President are numbered. Political battle lines have been drawn, and Gachagua now finds himself squarely in the crosshairs.