State House Clarifies Expected Ruto's Address to the Nation

State House Clarifies Expected Ruto’s Address to the Nation

Media Relations Director at State House Kenya Najma Ismail has issued a statement, clarifying an anticipated State of the Nation address by President William Ruto.

Najma on Monday, October 7, indicated that the announcement making rounds online is not from the Presidential Communication Service (PCS).

While the notification stated that the president would issue an address at 4:00 pm, Najma has insisted that the notification is false.

According to reports circulated online, Ruto was expected to issue his sentiments on the contested and controversial impeachment of his deputy Rigathi Gachagua.

Additionally, the presser was scheduled to take place at the State House.

President William Ruto at State House. PHOTO/PCS

Also Read: Only 27% of Kenyans Approve Gachagua – TIFA

State House Remains Silent as Gachagua Fights Impeachment

The reports come at a time when the head of state has maintained his silence over the impeachment matter, as Gachagua makes several attempts to clear his name.

The Deputy President has announced that he will be addressing the nation at his official residence in Karen at 7pm.

Further, he is expected to appear before the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 8, to defend himself against an impeachment motion that cites 11 grounds for his proposed removal from office.

A total of 19 cases have been filed to stop Gachagua’s removal from office since the impeachment motion was initiated, and Parliament has asked the High Court to consolidate them.

In the latest case, High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye for the second time declined to grant interim orders stopping the impeachment on Monday, October 7.

Also Read: Makau Mutua Explains Why Gachagua’s Impeachment is Political Not Judicial

Gachagua’s Apology to Ruto

Speaking in Karen at a church service on Sunday, October 6, Gachagua apologized to President William Ruto and members of parliament, asking for forgiveness for any wrongdoing including his utterances.

“To my brother President William Ruto, if in our zeal to work, I have wronged you, please find it in your heart to forgive me. To our MPs if in the course of duty through our utterances and actions, we have wronged you, find it in your heart to forgive me.”

Poll results from the latest Tifa survey have revealed that while other regions of the country support the impeachment of the DP, residents of the Mount Kenya region believe that he is executing his duties well.

Additionally, the polls indicated that 35 percent of Kenyans who believe Gachagua should be impeached accused him of being discriminatory in favor of his own (Mt. Kenya) community.

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