Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has criticized the church for not stepping in to mediate the ongoing tensions between President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking during a meeting with local leaders in Nakuru on Monday, Ngunjiri expressed concern over the growing rift between the two leaders, saying it was creating anxiety in the country and hampering service delivery.
He called for mediation from religious leaders, particularly highlighting that both President Ruto, a member of the Africa Inland Church (AIC), and Gachagua, from the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), should seek guidance from their respective churches to resolve their differences. “We did a lot in building a peaceful nation, we are worried about the rollback the bickering among our top leaders is creating,” Ngunjiri said. He added, “The president is from the AIC, and Gachagua is from PCEA, where are your pastors, and all the other churches?”
Local leaders and elders echoed Ngunjiri’s sentiments, urging the two leaders to embody the teachings of their faith instead of clashing publicly. In Nakuru, a significant number of leaders have thrown their support behind the looming impeachment of Gachagua, with growing political pressure for his removal from office.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has confirmed that the motion to impeach Gachagua will be tabled on Tuesday at 2:30 PM. The motion requires the support of 233 MPs to proceed, and reports indicate that by Sunday, 302 MPs had already signed in favor of the motion.
