Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Kenyan Judiciary to take into account bribery allegations made by MPs Junet Mohamed and Phelix Odiwuor Jalang’o amid his impeachment case.
Speaking in Wamunyoro on July 29, 2026, Gachagua highlighted statements by the two lawmakers who claimed that some MPs were bribed to support his removal from office during the 2024 impeachment process.
Bribery Claims Surface Publicly
Gachagua pointed out that Junet Mohamed (Suna East) and Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor Jalang’o have publicly admitted that money was exchanged to influence the impeachment outcome. He emphasized that these admissions should be considered by judges as they deliberate on the legality of his removal.
"Junet Mohamed has said they were given money to remove me from office. Jalang’o also said the same. Everyone knew what happened, but now they have started talking," Gachagua stated.
Judiciary Urged to Take Judicial Notice
The former Deputy President urged the courts to acknowledge these claims as part of their judicial process, warning that ignoring them would be a grave error.
"If they are saying publicly that they were bribed to remove us from office, then the judges must dispense justice accordingly," he said, urging the courts to factor these statements into their rulings.
Background to Impeachment and Legal Challenges
- Gachagua was the first Deputy President in Kenya to be impeached after the National Assembly voted for his removal, a decision upheld by the Senate following a two-day trial.
- He challenged the impeachment in court, arguing violations of his constitutional rights and lack of a fair hearing.
- The High Court confirmed the impeachment but awarded him Sh50 million in damages for the procedural violations.
Gachagua's call comes as the bribery allegations add a new dimension to the ongoing legal battles surrounding his removal from office.
