Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has asserted that cash circulated among some lawmakers during the impeachment process of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking publicly, Junet suggested that while certain MPs accepted money, it has not translated into tangible benefits.
"During the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, money was moving around Parliament," Junet stated. He further challenged recipients to invest any gains from the process into meaningful development, saying, "If you got something from Gachagua's impeachment, please make your homestead well."
Junet criticized some colleagues for spending alleged funds on luxurious lifestyles in Nairobi instead of on projects in their constituencies. He remarked, "I have seen your homestead and the money you got from Gachagua's impeachment is not at par. Don't use your money with light skins in Nairobi. Spend your money at home." However, he did not disclose the identities of those he claimed received payments, nor the sums involved.
Earlier, Gachagua himself alleged that MPs were paid from his office to facilitate the impeachment process. In June, the High Court upheld the impeachment but awarded Gachagua KSh 50 million in damages, ruling that the Senate violated his rights by denying an adjournment request during the proceedings.
Justice Eric Ogola ruled, "We find that Gachagua’s rights were infringed when the Senate declined to allow an adjournment," adding that the compensation aims to vindicate the Constitution and deter future breaches. The court clarified that the ruling does not overturn the impeachment outcome.
Following the ruling, Gachagua moved to the Court of Appeal to contest aspects of the decision.
