Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyan judges to take seriously recent public statements by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and Lang'ata MP Felix 'Jalang'o' Odiwuor, who admitted that some MPs received bribes during the impeachment process against him.
Speaking on July 29 at his Wamunyoro residence, Gachagua highlighted remarks by Junet and Jalang'o as evidence supporting his long-held claim that his October 2024 impeachment was influenced by financial inducements.
Public Admissions of Bribery
- Junet Mohamed alleged MPs were paid to vote for Gachagua’s removal.
- Jalang'o confirmed MPs benefited financially during the impeachment vote, stating "people ate well."
Gachagua emphasized that these admissions confirm what he and his supporters have maintained since his ouster. He urged the judiciary to take judicial notice of these statements as part of the public record, arguing that ignoring them would undermine public confidence in the justice system.
"They have started speaking out. Junet said they were given money to remove me. Jalang'o said the same. Everyone knew, but now they are admitting it openly," Gachagua stated. He insisted that Kenyan judges should not disregard such declarations, given they are citizens familiar with the country's political realities.
Implications for the Judiciary
The former deputy president warned that upholding the impeachment without addressing these bribery claims would be difficult for many Kenyans to accept. He called on the courts to deliver justice that reflects the truth behind the impeachment process.
While refraining from further comment due to ongoing legal proceedings, Gachagua underscored the significance of these developments for Kenya’s democracy and judicial integrity.
