Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday January 5, 2025 accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of pushing him out of office for speaking the truth and opposing unfulfilled promises.

Speaking at Tetu Catholic Church on Sunday, Gachagua revealed that his fallout with President William Ruto stemmed from his insistence on honesty.

“In the first year, I thought we were speaking from the same page until I realised it was all lies,” Gachagua said.

“We came to Ruring’u and promised we will complete the stadium; it is now two years, and nothing has been done. There are no roads, no water, no medicine in the hospitals, and our job is lying to Kenyans daily,” he added.

He further claimed that his impeachment stemmed from his warnings to the president.

“I warned my boss that we should stop lying to Kenyans. That’s when the plan to push me out began for saying the truth,” Gachagua said.

The impeachment motion, filed by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse on October 1, 2024, accused Gachagua of 11 charges, including undermining the authority of the president and the Cabinet, corruption, insubordination, and gross misconduct. The motion was endorsed by 282 MPs in the National Assembly.

During his address, Gachagua commended Catholic bishops for their bold stance against the government.

“We thank our bishops for speaking for the people of Kenya. When everybody has been silent, the church remains the conscience of the nation,” he said.

Since his removal from office, Gachagua has become a vocal critic of the government, questioning its accountability on issues such as abductions.

However, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has accused Gachagua of orchestrating the abductions to discredit the administration, allegations Gachagua has denied.

The former deputy president’s remarks highlight the growing tension between him and the Kenya Kwanza leadership.