Senator Tabitha addresses rumours she was paid to impeach Gachagua
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has come out strongly to deny claims that she received Ksh10 million to vote in favour of the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Senator Mutinda addressed the allegations on Monday, August 18, 2025, following a confrontation with counterpart Joe Nyutu, who called her out to publicly address the matter.
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The nominated senator, while speaking in an interview with a local media house, was confronted by Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu directly demanded clarity on the widely circulated rumours of bribery during the impeachment process of the former second in command, Gachagua.
On his part, Muranga Senator asked her, “Did you receive Ksh10 million to impeach former DP Gachagua?” Nyutu asked.
In her response, Senator Tabitha dismissed the allegations as baseless and politically motivated.
“I, Senator Tabitha, did not receive any money to vote for the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,” she stated firmly.
Likewise, Tabitha further criticised Senator Nyutu for what she termed as misplaced frustration.
“Just manage your frustrations and move forward. Kenyans have already moved on,” she said.
The impeachment of Gachagua has remained a contentious issue, stirring debate both in Parliament and among the public. Tabitha’s remarks now add another layer to the political fallout surrounding the vote.
Senator Maanzo reveals bribe offer
The legislator’s remarks come up months after Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo claimed that he was offered a bribe of Ksh4 million to vote in favour of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment.
The legislator claimed that the bribe was offered by “state agents” who wanted to influence the voting process against the embattled Gachagua.
At the time, the Makueni Senator, while speaking to a local Media House, implied that those who hinted at voting against the impeachment were subjected to endless threats.
“At least in the Gachagua matter, there was such an approach, and it didn’t work, and it had conditions. It was an offer of Ksh4 million if you vote YES. And if you take it, and vote NO, then you’d not get to your home,” Maanzo said.
“People who come to the House to convince people. In fact, they said that for Gachagua’s removal, they want a 100% vote of the Senate. Some of them are MPs, and others come from the hill (State House),” he added.
Likewise, he accused Kenya’s Parliament of passing unchecked laws under duress, claiming that this is at the heart of the country’s ongoing crisis.
“This bribery in the House must stop. We are running the country through bribes,” he added.
