In a post on social media, Sudi urged Gachagua to take full responsibility for his actions and not involve the entire community in the political crisis surrounding his impeachment.
The events unfolded after the National Assembly voted in favor of impeaching Gachagua, with 281 out of 326 MPs supporting the motion.
The impeachment vote has sent shockwaves through Kenya's political landscape, making it a historic moment under the 2010 Constitution.
Gachagua, however, is not out of the woods yet, as the final decision now rests with the Senate, which will hold hearings next week to determine whether he will remain in office or be permanently removed.
Oscar Sudi, known for his outspoken nature, shared his thoughts on Facebook just hours after the impeachment vote. He called on Gachagua to accept responsibility for his own actions, rather than dragging the Mount Kenya region or the larger Kikuyu community into the fray. Sudi emphasized that Gachagua’s situation is a personal matter, not a community issue.
In his post, Sudi said, “The mountain hasn't been touched. It’s an individual paying for his misdeeds. Own your actions and carry your own burden, not the community.” This statement is a clear message to Gachagua, urging him to stop framing his troubles as an attack on the entire Mount Kenya region.
The impeachment motion, which was introduced by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, has exposed deep divisions within Kenya's ruling political class. Gachagua was accused of corruption and abusing his office, among other charges. His impeachment motion included 11 charges, ranging from financial misconduct to controversial public remarks that allegedly caused division within the government and the country.
Despite taking to the floor of the National Assembly to defend himself, Gachagua failed to convince the majority of MPs to side with him. Only 44 MPs voted against his impeachment, and one abstained. The vote was seen as a major blow to Gachagua’s political career and a significant sign of his weakening support within the political establishment.
Following the impeachment vote, chaos erupted in Mathira Constituency, Gachagua’s home area. Supporters of the Deputy President clashed with law enforcement and expressed anger at the outcome of the parliamentary vote. However, Sudi’s message was a stark reminder that Gachagua must face the consequences of his actions on his own, without dragging the community into the fray.
“The mountain hasn't been touched” was a statement aimed at assuring the people of the Mount Kenya region that Gachagua’s impeachment was not an attack on their community but rather a reflection of his personal accountability. Sudi’s advice to Gachagua was simple: take responsibility for your actions and avoid shifting the blame.
The next phase of Gachagua’s impeachment process will take place in the Senate, where a final decision will be made on whether to remove him from office. The Senate, which is made up of 47 elected senators, will hold a full plenary session to hear the case. This is a critical moment for Gachagua, as the Senate’s decision could either end his political career or offer him a lifeline.
Sudi has urged Gachagua to brace himself for the Senate hearings, which are scheduled to begin next week. The Senate will hear submissions from both the Deputy President and the National Assembly, and all related documents must be filed by Monday, October 14. The impeachment hearings are expected to take place on Wednesday and Thursday, with the Senate extending its sittings until Friday, October 18, to accommodate all parties involved.
The Senate Minority Leader, Edwin Sifuna, has already expressed opposition to handling the matter through a special committee and instead pushed for a full plenary session where all senators can weigh in on the case. This approach is expected to allow for a more transparent process, with the public closely watching how the senators vote.
In preparation for the Senate hearings, Gachagua has already begun putting together his defense. As part of his strategy, he has presented a will belonging to his late brother, Hon Nderitu Gachagua, to counter allegations that he owns properties linked to corruption charges. Specifically, Gachagua denied owning the Olive Garden Hotel and Vipingo Beach Resort, both of which he claimed belonged to his late brother’s estate.
“The allegations that I own the Olive Garden Hotel are false. Olive Garden Hotel used to belong to my deceased brother, the late Hon Nderitu Gachagua, and therefore has never been my property,” Gachagua said during his defense in Parliament.
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