‘I Voted to Impeach Him’: Sifuna Reveals Why He Can Still Work With Gachagua

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he is open to collaborating with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite voting to impeach him. Sifuna argued that the opposition’s shared objective of removing President William Ruto from office takes precedence over earlier political differences.

Speaking on Citizen TV’s The Explainer, Sifuna said the Linda Mwananchi movement will work with anyone committed to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law, as well as unseating Ruto.

“We will work with everyone who believes in these things: the Constitution and the rule of law. We will work with anyone who believes that Ruto does not deserve an extra day in office, and, for as long as that’s our cause, we will work together,” Sifuna stated.

The former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General also said his decision to support Gachagua’s impeachment remains justified, pointing to alleged interference with Nairobi County business.

“Nothing has changed. First of all, as a lawyer, I’ll tell you there’s a rule against double jeopardy. He paid for his mistakes; he was impeached. What else do you want me to do, beat him?” he posed.

“I already voted to impeach him, and it was for specific crimes, but he’s the one now saying Ruto is an existential threat to this country and that whatever it takes, he can do to remove him.”

Sifuna added that Gachagua carries a distinct responsibility in the push to remove President Ruto, citing the role he played in helping him rise to power.

“He feels largely responsible for Ruto being in power, and therefore he has a greater responsibility in removing him than anyone else, and that is something I agree with because, at the end of the day, we have to kick out Ruto,” Sifuna stated.

The lawmaker also dismissed allegations that he received a bribe to back Gachagua’s impeachment, saying he acted without any inducement.

“I did not need any inducement when it came to Gachagua’s impeachment because I had publicly taken positions against some of his conduct and pronouncements, like his interference in the running and management of Nairobi City County,” he said.

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