Friday, October 18, 2024Â – Former Bahati Member of Parliament Kimani Ngunjiri
broke down in tears moments after visiting former Deputy President Rigathi
Gachagua at Karen Hospital in Nairobi yesterday.
Ngunjiri struggled to contain
his emotions as he expressed his displeasure at the Senate’s decision to
proceed with the impeachment motion despite Gachagua’s absence.
He faulted President William
Ruto, accusing him of orchestrating Gachagua’s impeachment.
The politician further accused parliament and the executive of failing to take Gachagua’s health
seriously.
“They can take all his
property but his health should be paramount. God protect Gachagua and maintain
his health. His heart belongs to you, help us.Â
“Right now, there is not much I
can say. Right now we leave everything to God. We will see him tomorrow,”
Ngunjuri said outside the Karen Hospital shortly after visiting the deputy
president.
His sentiments were echoed by
Githunguri legislator Gathoni Wamuchomba, who also appeared emotional while
addressing the press outside the health facility.Â
Wamuchomba while expressing her dissatisfaction
with the impeachment, urged the government to spare Gachagua more woes and let
him be.
Wamuchomba took a swipe at the
government for continuously frustrating the former deputy president without any
good reason.
However, she exuded confidence
that Gachagua would soon get better and leave the hospital.
“Gachagua will eventually
leave the hospital. We are praying for him. If you are so interested in the
deputy president’s seat you can keep it. He has not occupied that position for
long.Â
“But leave him alone and the little he has at his age,” Wamuchomba
stated tearfully.
Their sentiments followed
minutes after the Senate plenary upheld the decision to impeach Gachagua after
finding him guilty of five charges out of the eleven leveled against him.
The Kenyan DAILY POST