Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has revealed that he initially held deep resentment toward Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse for spearheading the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—but now says his views have completely changed.
In a Facebook post shared on Tuesday, January 13, Wambugu admitted that during the heated 2024 impeachment process, he strongly opposed Mutuse and openly disliked him for tabling the motion that led to Gachagua’s removal from office.
At the time, Wambugu was part of Gachagua’s communications team and was firmly aligned with efforts to block the impeachment. However, the former Jubilee Party legislator says events that unfolded later forced him to reassess his stance.
According to Wambugu, hindsight has convinced him that Mutuse’s actions were justified. He even referenced Mutuse’s now-viral phrase, “we are with us,” coined during the impeachment debates, saying he would gladly buy the first-term MP a cup of coffee as a sign of appreciation.
Wambugu, who later fell out with Gachagua after the impeachment, went further to suggest that Mutuse deserves national recognition.
He proposed that the Kibwezi West MP be honoured with a presidential award, arguing that his move saved the country from more serious challenges.
“Now that we know what we didn’t know about Gachagua, I propose Mutuse gets a Presidential Award this year. He saved us from a lot,” Wambugu stated.
Gachagua was impeached in October 2024 after more than 280 Members of the National Assembly voted in favour of Mutuse’s motion.
The Senate later upheld the decision, finalising his removal from office after he failed to appear for his defence, citing illness that reportedly led to his admission at Karen Hospital.
Mutuse has since stood by his decision, insisting he has no regrets. The legislator maintains that even after his ouster, Gachagua has continued to promote divisive politics—issues that were central to the impeachment case against him.
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