Members of Parliament from Murang’a County Oppose DP Gachagua Impeachment
Members of Parliament from Murang’a County have strongly opposed the ongoing impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging for a more measured and constitutionally guided approach. In a joint statement, the MPs highlighted the potential social, political, and economic ramifications of the motion on the Mount Kenya region and called for the issue to be resolved through United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party mechanisms and public participation.
The legislators expressed concerns over how the impeachment would affect key sectors in the region, warning that it could jeopardize the region’s economic welfare and potentially harm political stability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Economic Impacts on the Region
Led by Hon. Mary Wamaua (Maragua Constituency), the MPs, including Hon. Edward Muriu (Gatanga), Hon. Peter Kihungi (Kangema), Hon. Joseph Muiotoro (Kigumo), Hon. Chege Njuguna (Kandara), and Senator Joe Nyutu, emphasized the potential adverse effects of the impeachment on the region’s economy.
They cited key economic drivers such as tea, coffee, milk, macadamia, avocado, miraa, rice, and other agricultural sectors, which are vital to the livelihood of many in Mount Kenya. The group noted that ongoing projects aimed at improving infrastructure—such as roads, water, and electricity—would be derailed by the political instability that could follow the impeachment.
“Our government’s agenda to complete the stalled projects on roads, water, and electricity would be sacrificed at the altar of this impeachment,” the MPs warned. “The economic and social welfare of the people of the Mountain will be adversely affected.”
They also expressed concern that key national issues, such as unemployment, university funding, healthcare programs, and even contentious matters like the Adani energy project, would be overshadowed by the political drama surrounding the Deputy President’s impeachment.
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