Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reignited debate over the validity of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, citing recent comments by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed as evidence of possible misconduct in the process.

Speaking at a church service in Embu Town, Kalonzo emphasized that Junet’s admission about some MPs receiving financial inducements during the October 2024 impeachment proceedings undermines the integrity of the constitutional process that led to Gachagua’s removal.

Junet Mohamed’s Controversial Remarks

Junet sparked controversy during a public event in Bungoma County by suggesting that certain lawmakers personally benefited from the impeachment, saying, "If you got something from Gachagua’s impeachment, at least build a good home."

This statement has provided fresh grounds for opposition leaders, including Gachagua, to challenge the fairness and legality of the impeachment.

Kalonzo’s Call for Accountability

  • Kalonzo argued that any legislator admitting to receiving bribes while executing constitutional duties should be disqualified from public office.
  • He invoked Chapter Six of the Constitution, which outlines leadership and integrity standards expected of public officials.
  • The Wiper leader stressed that such admissions necessitate a thorough review of whether the impeachment complied with constitutional requirements.

Background on Gachagua’s Impeachment

Gachagua was impeached in October 2024 following a National Assembly vote led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, with the Senate subsequently upholding several allegations against him. Gachagua has consistently maintained that the removal was politically motivated and unconstitutional.

In June 2026, a High Court upheld the impeachment but ruled that Gachagua’s right to a fair hearing was violated when the Senate refused to adjourn proceedings during his hospitalization, awarding him Ksh 50 million in damages. Gachagua has appealed the ruling.

Gachagua Demands Judicial Action

Now leading the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Gachagua has urged the judiciary to acknowledge the bribery claims publicly admitted by MPs and deliver justice accordingly.

"We are asking our courts and judges to take judicial notice of these confessions. If they are admitting to being bribed, the judiciary must act," he said during a meeting with party members in Nyeri.