Gachagua’s five allies face prosecution over Gen Z protests » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s troubles escalated on Thursday as five of his allies are poised to face charges linked to the youth-led Generation Z protest in June 2024.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recommended that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) pursue charges against the five leaders after conducting thorough investigations.
If DPP Renson Ingonga decides to proceed, the implicated figures include Members of Parliament Benjamin Gathiru (Embakasi Central), James Gakuya (Embakasi North), George Theuri (Embakasi West), former Nyeri Town MP Wambugu Ngunjiri, and Gachagua’s Private Secretary, Pius Munene.
The charges they face include soliciting or inciting others to commit an offense under Section 391 of the Penal Code, conspiracy to commit a felony under Section 393, and money laundering under Sections 3, 4, and 7 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
“Efforts are being made to obtain all financial data FRC, Safaricom, and banks where financial transactions were carried out,” Detective Abdallah Komesha said in the letter forwarded to the ODPP for action.
The latest development comes amid growing calls from Members of Parliament to impeach Gachagua, who is increasingly isolated within the government.
The signature collection for the motion to remove Gachagua is reportedly underway, as he continues to face opposition from many leaders, particularly those from his home region, Mt. Kenya.
In a cryptic post on social media, National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro hinted that preparations were complete, signaling growing challenges for Gachagua.
“It is done,” Osoro wrote on his Facebook page.
Previously, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and other ruling party members had indicated the motion would be tabled in the second week of next month.
Despite facing increasing isolation within the government, Gachagua remains defiant, vowing to fight the attempts of impeachment head-on.
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