NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he is at peace and unbothered by his removal from office, four months after becoming the first sitting deputy president in Kenya’s history to be impeached.
Speaking in an interview with KTN, Gachagua described his post-office life as stress-free, claiming he has found solace in a quieter, simpler existence.
“Life is good; I am a very peaceful man. I sleep well, and I am a happy man with no stress,” he said. “Nobody abuses me, nobody insults me, nobody quarrels with me.”
The former deputy president, who was ousted after the Senate upheld his impeachment on October 17, 2024, said he now spends most of his time in his rural home, enjoying the company of locals.
“I spend a lot of time in the village with my fellow villagers—genuine people, good people—catching up and seeing how life will be,” he said. “I do not miss the trappings of power. Peace is priceless.”
Gachagua was impeached following accusations of corruption, abuse of office, and inciting ethnic divisions.
The National Assembly had voted overwhelmingly for his removal on October 8, setting the stage for the Senate’s final decision.
He faced 11 charges, including allegations that he illegally amassed KSh 5.2 billion during his two years in office.
While the Senate found him guilty of five charges, including ethnic incitement and threatening judges, he was acquitted on corruption-related counts.
Throughout the process, Gachagua maintained that the charges against him were politically motivated.
