Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to remain calm and peaceful ahead of his Senate trial, which is set to begin on Tuesday.
Despite the growing political tensions following last week’s impeachment vote in Parliament, Gachagua called on the nation to maintain unity and peace, regardless of the trial’s outcome.
Speaking at a church service at St. Mark Teachers’ Training College in Kigari, Manyatta, Embu County, during the 34th Anniversary of the ACK Embu Diocese, Gachagua emphasized the importance of faith and national stability.
“Despite everything happening in the country, my plea is that we maintain peace and calm. God is on the throne. Let’s preach and maintain peace irrespective of the outcome. Kenya is our country,” he said.
The Deputy President also expressed his belief in the independence of the Judiciary, stating that he trusts the courts to uphold the Constitution and respect the will of the people.
“I am a believer in the independence of the judiciary. I am certain that the courts will exercise judicial authority and protect and uphold the Constitution and the will of the people. Our Judiciary is efficient. They protect the Constitution, uphold the rule of law, and ensure the people’s will is respected. I have confidence that the rule of law will prevail,” Gachagua added.
He urged Kenyans to pray for both him and the country during this politically charged period, reiterating the importance of respecting the mandate given to leaders in the 2022 General Election.
“Pray for us and our country. We elected many leaders in the 2022 General Election. Is it possible to remove others from office? The President and I were elected on one ticket. We are asking that the people’s choice will be respected,” he said.
Gachagua also commended the 44 Members of Parliament who opposed the impeachment motion, including Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, for listening to the voices of their constituents.
“I thank MPs like Gitonga Mukunji and Njoki Njeru for respecting and adhering to the wishes of the people,” he said.
The Deputy President was joined at the church event by his wife, Pastor Dorcas, and several notable leaders, including MPs Gitonga Mukunji, Pamela Njoki Njeru (Embu Woman Representative), and Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North), as well as Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango and former Laikipia MP Cate Waruguru.
