Dorcas Gachagua to MPs: 'Only Divine Intervention Can Unseat my Husband'

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua has spoken out against the impending impeachment motion targeting her husband.

Addressing a congregation at Maximum Miracle Centre in Nairobi on Sunday, she criticized those behind the motion, suggesting their actions stem from an inability to accept her husband's position as Deputy President. Pastor Dorcas emphasizes the challenges her husband faces due to his candid nature. She affectionately refers to him as "the real G" and "the truthful man," lauding his official role as Deputy President of Kenya. Her remarks imply that Gachagua's honesty and transparency might be contributing to his political difficulties.

The impeachment motion, scheduled for parliamentary debate on Tuesday, has been a contentious issue. It follows a signature collection effort within Parliament aimed at garnering support for Gachagua's removal. However, Pastor Dorcas dismisses these efforts, asserting that her husband, having been sworn in and prayed for, could only be removed through divine intervention. She urges her husband to remain resolute and focused amidst the political turmoil. Detractors accuse Gachagua of promoting ethnic politics and undermining national unity, particularly through his efforts to unify the Mt. Kenya region.

These actions have reportedly strained his relationship with President William Ruto. The charges against Gachagua in the impeachment motion include allegations of promoting ethnic politics and undermining the President. Proponents argue that his actions are detrimental to national cohesion and governance, accusing him of prioritizing regional interests over national unity. The motion has exposed deep divisions within the UDA, with factions emerging both in support of and opposition to Gachagua.

His supporters contend that the impeachment efforts are politically motivated, aimed at diminishing his influence within the party and government. They argue that his focus on the Mt. Kenya region is a legitimate effort to ensure equitable development and representation.