A section of clergy have called for political tolerance in the country even as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment debate rages in the.
They noted that the country is going through a new dispensation where impeachment that only used to happen to governors is now taking another angle towards the Deputy President.
Led by Rev. Fredrick Kirathe of PCEA Milimani Parish in Nakuru, while noting that the impeachment of any leader is a process, the clergy challenged Kenyans to maintain peace and wait for the outcome.
According to him, the Members of Parliament are just exercising their role as civil servants.
“For many years, we have always known impeachment to be something of the Governors. But now we are seeing the process against Deputy President meaning we can impeach anyone. So as this process goes on, we sent a message of peace. Let’s maintain peace as a country,” he stated.
Rev. Kirathe who was speaking when meeting church leaders, at the same time challenged Kenyans not to relent in advocating for good governance.
He pointed out that elected leaders from MCAs, Governors, MPs and even the President have a noble duty to ensure improved livelihoods in the country.
“Let us now demand good governance from our leaders. Let us continue agitating for the same from our President to the MCA,” he stated.
Rev. Frederick Kirathe’s call coming at a time when the National Assembly is on Tuesday debating on the impeachment motion of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with 11 charges leveled against the DP.
The motion, which was tabled on October 1, was presented by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse and supported by 291 MPs, way over the threshold of the 117 MPs required.
The lawmakers are expected to take a vote after debating the grounds of impeachment.
Meanwhile, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected to defend himself before MPs on Tuesday.
