Tana River MP Danson Mungatana has submitted a censure motion to the Kenyan Senate, raising concerns about the public statements made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The motion, presented to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, calls for a review of Gachagua’s conduct, citing remarks that allegedly marginalized certain groups of Kenyans and increased ethnic tensions.

Mungatana’s motion outlines instances where Gachagua made controversial comments regarding employment opportunities in public service, resource distribution to devolved units, and statements encouraging defiance of lawful county government directives. According to the motion, Gachagua’s utterances have violated key constitutional principles, including Article 75, which outlines the ethical conduct of public officials, and Article 10(2), which emphasizes national values and governance principles.

The motion also comes after Gachagua’s recent suggestion that President William Ruto was connected to the Deputy President’s current political struggles. Gachagua warned that if Ruto fails to honor promises of not humiliating his deputy, it could erode public trust in the president’s leadership.

Gachagua, who is seen as a key leader from the Mt. Kenya region, has recently voiced concerns about the region being undervalued by Ruto’s administration. He cautioned that the people of Mt. Kenya do not tolerate betrayal, urging Ruto to respect their support.

The Senate is expected to discuss the censure motion, which could have significant implications for Gachagua’s future as Deputy President, as tensions continue to mount in Kenya’s political landscape.