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Time you act presidential, MPs tell DP Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a past function. [DPSC, Standard]

A faction of Mt Kenya Members of Parliament has openly criticised Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s leadership style, urging him to embody national unity, befitting his office.

The MPs dismissed allegations that a majority from the region are undermining Gachagua or plotting his impeachment, with no formal petition seen.

Nyeri Town MP Maina Mathenge said that the Deputy President should allow them to do their work in constituencies without being coerced or intimidated to follow a certain path they are not comfortable with.

“I have a problem with the Deputy President myself, and on the floor of Parliament, I have talked about intimidation, coercion and dictating to me, where I can be and where I cannot be. That should not be allowed,” said Mathenge, in an interview.