Media personality Willis Raburu believes that a significant shift is underway as the debate surrounding Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua intensifies.
Raburu’s remarks come at a time when public participation is ongoing following a motion of impeachment against the Deputy President.
Willis Raburu’s thoughts
During the public sessions, Kenyans from various parts of the country have seized the opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with the government, voicing their concerns on issues that matter to them.
Some have even called for the resignation of both the President and his Deputy, with others pushing for a complete overhaul of the government, including Members of Parliament.
Raburu observed that citizens are now more informed and their arguments are rooted in facts, which he found inspiring.
He noted that the public’s awareness of their rights and the ethos guiding their arguments was a refreshing change in the country’s political discourse.
“It is truly refreshing to see citizens emboldened by their rights, aware of ethos, and centred on facts. The winds of change are blowing hard on the sails of justice, freedom, and eventually revolution. True revolution is that of the mind, one that changes thinking, then with tact, we act rather than react. Time remains the bearer of truth. One day will become day one!” Raburu stated.
The public participation was put in place after Speaker Wetang’ula confirmed that the impeachment process against DP Gachagua had been approved, stating that the motion met all requirements to be tabled before the House.
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, in his remarks, called the situation a historic moment, noting that the impeachment motion spans nearly 100 pages. He outlined 11 grounds for the proposed impeachment, including gross violation of the constitution and making inflammatory statements that allegedly threaten to discriminate against certain regions of Kenya in public service appointments and resource allocations.
Other grounds for impeachment include undermining the president’s directives, interfering with the functioning of the Nairobi County government, and attacking Lady Justice Esther Maina, who had presided over a court case that led to the freezing of Ksh200 million linked to Gachagua.
Additionally, Mutuse accused the Deputy President of amassing wealth totalling Ksh5 billion during the two years of the Kenya Kwanza administration. Properties allegedly acquired by Gachagua include the Outspan Hotel (purchased for Ksh535 million), Treetops Hotel, Olive Gardens Hotel, Queensgate Serviced Apartments, and Vipingo Beach Resort in Kilifi County.
Gachagua’s issues
Mutuse further accused Gachagua of committing economic crimes, threatening National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin Haji, and bullying state and public officers.
After outlining the 11 reasons supporting his impeachment motions against Deputy President Gachagua, Mutuse emphasized that he was fulfilling his role as a member of parliament and he had no grudge whatsoever against the second in command.
