Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally broken his silence moments after Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) went after his staff and allies.
Speaking during after a memorial service at Hillside Endarasha Academy on his Facebook account, the Deputy President sent a warning message against what he called the “misuse of the justice system” to target his inner circle.
“President William Ruto and I, on assuming office, gave an undertaking to the people of Kenya that never again shall the criminal justice system be called upon to help in the management of politics.”
The embattled leader also pointed fingers at a broader scheme aimed at politically isolating him, suggesting the charges were part of a plot to pave the way for his impeachment.
“I am embarrassed that we are back to where we were. Harassment of my office staff and Members of Parliament perceived to be close to me has been going on for the last two months.”
This comes after the DCI released a statement recommending charges against five individuals, including two Members of Parliament, for their alleged involvement in the youth-led anti-government protests in June.
According to the DCI, MPs Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central) and James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North) led the least and are among five names forwarded to the Office of the Public Prosecutions for a case.
Gachagua’s statement called out the alleged harassment of his office staff and allies, accusing unnamed forces of orchestrating a smear campaign. “This is a futile attempt to tarnish my name and generate grounds for impeachment.”
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