Besieged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directly linked his boss, President William Ruto, to his impeachment proceedings, which commenced in the National Assembly on Tuesday.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed allegations outlined in the impeachment motion that he had amassed a substantial wealth portfolio, estimated at Sh5.2 billion.Nairobi —
Gachagua, who has vowed to fight the charges until the end, including at the Senate and in court, dismissed any suggestions of resignation. "I will get justice and continue to carry out my duties as DP. Anybody sending me messages to resign is a joker. I have done nothing wrong to Kenyans," Gachagua added.
"For the record, President William Ruto has never complained to me that I've undermined him. If he has conveyed that to Honorable Mutuse, I would like to know about it," Gachagua said.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later. "I and many other Kenyans felt this was inadequate compensation. I insisted that the government should abide by constitutional dictates," he said.
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