Among them was Kirima Ngichine, the MP for Imenti Central, who has now revealed unsettling details about the aftermath of the vote.
Speaking at a public rally in Meru, Ngichine disclosed that President William Ruto had made a significant promise to the MPs before the impeachment vote.
According to him, Ruto assured them that if they voted to remove Gachagua from office, the position of Deputy President would be handed to Interior Cabinet Secretary Professor Kithure Kindiki. This assurance convinced many MPs to support the impeachment process.
"Ruto convinced us to impeach Gachagua, with a promise that Kindiki would take the seat," Ngichine told the crowd in Meru.
"However, after impeachment, he has changed tune," the MP added.
With the political situation becoming increasingly tense, Gachagua is now set to defend himself before the Senate. His defense will take place next week, on Wednesday and Thursday, where he will argue his case to avoid losing his position.
The Senate will then make a final decision on whether to uphold the National Assembly's vote to impeach him. Should they support the decision, Gachagua will officially be removed from his role as Deputy President.
As the Senate prepares for this crucial vote, the political scene is buzzing with discussions on who might replace Gachagua if the impeachment is upheld. While Professor Kindiki was initially seen as Ruto's preferred successor, Ngichine’s remarks suggest there may be uncertainty around this plan.
Other prominent leaders have also emerged as potential candidates for the position, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, and Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru.
Ngichine further warned the Senate not to repeat the National Assembly's "mistake" by allowing Gachagua to be impeached without a clear and reliable plan for his replacement.
"I urge the Senate to look carefully at this matter and not be misled as we were," he said.
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