Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – The impeachment plot against Deputy President
Rigathi Gachagua is thickening with the DP reportedly considering resigning
before the beginning of his trial at the Senate tomorrow.
According to sources within
State House, Gachagua, through his emissaries, has been reaching out to
President William Ruto to negotiate his privileges and benefits should he
choose to resign.
The sources indicated that the
DP’s representatives sought guarantees of certain privileges, including
security and VIP treatment, in exchange for his resignation before the Senate
trial and vote on Thursday, October 17.
If Gachagua is removed before
completing half of his term with Ruto, he will lose his entitlement to all the
privileges of the DP’s office holder.
Other benefits include a
four-wheel-drive vehicle with an engine capacity not exceeding 3000cc, a fuel
allowance equivalent to 15% of his monthly salary, security officers, a monthly
pension equal to 80% of his last salary, a lump sum payment upon retirement,
and two saloon vehicles with an engine capacity not exceeding 2000cc, to be
replaced every four years.
Gachagua also wants his security
details and VIP treatment, including access to VIP sections at airports and key
government facilities, to be maintained.
The sources revealed that
Gachagua’s team did not meet the president, but instead, his handlers whom they
left their prayers with.
“The President is aware of his deputy’s requests. It’s unclear if he will respond directly or through the same emissaries,” a source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed.
The Kenyan DAILY POST