Grapevine

By Standard Media
Oct 2, 2024

Ruto's silence on Gachagua's impeachment raises questions

President William Ruto, with his deputy Rigathi Gachagua on June 1, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

President William Ruto has remained silent regarding the impeachment motion against his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, which has garnered unprecedented support from 291 MPs.

This silence has sparked speculation about Ruto's stance on the motion, especially given that he and Gachagua were elected on a joint ticket.

Observers are divided on whether the President supports the impeachment or is merely withholding comment.

Ruto returned quietly to the country on Sunday, September 29 after a ten-day tour of the United States, where he addressed the United Nations General Assembly, met with a Kenyan peace mission in Haiti, and was interviewed on CNN.