In his posts, Gachagua quoted 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which encourages believers to “Give thanks in all circumstances.” He also referenced Jeremiah 30:19, a verse that speaks of restoration and blessings. Along with these Bible verses, he simply wrote, “It is well,” showing his calm response to the impeachment.
Gachagua was impeached after a motion was tabled in the National Assembly, where MPs debated and voted on 11 charges against him. These charges included claims that Gachagua made statements against National Intelligence Service (NIS) boss Noordin Haji, which some MPs argued were inappropriate. Gachagua defended himself during a two-hour presentation, saying that he had followed President William Ruto's example. He mentioned that Ruto, during his time as Deputy President, had also criticized top security officials, including during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure.
Despite his defense, the majority of MPs were not convinced. Out of the 326 MPs present, 281 voted for the motion to impeach him, 44 voted against it, and one abstained. The next step is for the Senate to review the impeachment.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi is expected to convene a special session within seven days to address the matter. During this session, the Senate will appoint an 11-member committee to investigate the charges further. The committee will have ten days to gather evidence and present their findings.
If the committee determines that the charges do not hold, the motion will be dismissed. However, if they find enough grounds to support the charges, the impeachment process will move forward, and Gachagua will have one final chance to defend himself before a vote is taken by the Senate.
Gachagua's calm and religious reaction suggests that he is prepared for whatever the outcome may be. By turning to the Bible, he has shown that his faith plays a key role in how he handles the challenges he faces in his political career.
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