Kikuyu women have protested against Kimani Ichung’wah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kikuyu Constituency and Leader of the Majority Party in the National Assembly, over Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment as Deputy President.
In a video shared on social media on October 20, 2024, a crowd consisting largely of women in Nyahururu were seen holding Kimani Inchungw’ah’s campaign banner as they shouted “betrayer”
The residents further, went on to burn the banner as they spoke in a derogatory manner concerning the MP and his involvement in the impeachment matter of Rigathi Gachagua.
The crowd repetitively chanted “Betrayer, bring oil we burn” referring to the banner containing Kimani’s image. Finally, they burned down the banner cursing him for taking sides with other MPs in the Gachagua ouster.
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Ichung’wah Support of Gachagua’s Impeachment Motion
Kimani Ichung’wah as the leader of the Majority in the National Assembly was instrumental in rallying support for the impeachment motion against Gachagua.
During the process and tension that revolved around the motion Kimani Ichung’wah publicly confirmed his support for the motion. He cited several concerns touching on internal divisions within the government.
In addition, his involvement included signing the motion and his active participation in debates geared towards the ouster of Gachagua from the office.
Moreover, his take and reactions have sparked mixed reactions from the public. While some join hands with him others have sharply criticized him for backing the impeachment process.
“I would completely disagree. I am the leader of the majority and when the honourable Mutuse Eckomas approached me to append my signature to the motion. I read the motion myself and I appended my signature after reading that motion,” Kimani clarified while responding to the claims by Gachagua made in a press release that President Ruto sanctioned his deputy’s impeachment.
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Kimani Narration on Itumbi’s Physical Assault by Gachagua
In an interview on September 17, Ichung’wah alleged that Gachagua’s behaviour changed since assuming office as Deputy President.
Furthermore, the MP recounted of an instance where Gachagua allegedly held Itumbi by the shirt collar in a past event at State Lodge as he threatened him in the sight of other leaders.
“When some people attain power and access to state resources, their true nature comes to light. I don’t know how else to describe a person holding high office, who walks into a meeting at a State Lodge and grabs the collar of a junior officer,” Ichung’wah cited as he referred to Gachagua.
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