NAIROBI KENYA-Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has signalled that political differences with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will not stand in the way of a broader opposition alliance aimed at challenging President William Ruto’s leadership.
Sifuna said he is willing to work with Gachagua and any other political player who shares a commitment to defending the Constitution, upholding the rule of law and pushing for President Ruto’s removal from office.
“We will work with everyone who believes in these principles — the Constitution and the rule of law. We will work with anyone who believes that Ruto does not deserve an extra day in office. As long as that remains our cause, we will work together,” Sifuna said.
The senator, however, maintained that his decision to support Gachagua’s impeachment remains unchanged, arguing that his vote was based on specific allegations raised against the former Deputy President at the time.
Sifuna said Gachagua had already faced political accountability over those issues, adding that his current position against President Ruto creates an opportunity for cooperation.
“Nothing has changed. He was impeached over specific issues and he paid the political price. What more am I expected to do?” he said.
According to Sifuna, Gachagua has a unique role to play in efforts to remove President Ruto because of his contribution to the formation of the current administration.
He said the former Deputy President carries a greater responsibility because he helped bring President Ruto to power.
“He feels largely responsible for Ruto being in power, and therefore he has a bigger responsibility in removing him. On that point, I agree with him because, ultimately, our goal is to remove Ruto,” Sifuna stated.
The senator also rejected claims that he was bribed to support Gachagua’s impeachment, saying his position was driven by his public concerns over the former Deputy President’s conduct and statements.
Sifuna’s remarks come amid renewed debate over the political realignment of opposition figures and former allies who have since fallen out with President Ruto’s administration.
