Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has put forward an agreement signed by Kenya Kwanza co-principals to defend accusations of tribalism laid against him at the National Assembly. 

In an explosive press address on Monday evening, Gachagua said his ‘shareholders’ remarks have been used against him, yet President William Ruto consented to a shareholding pact before his election in 2024. 

Gachagua revealed that in the Kenya Kwanza coalition agreement, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi negotiated their positions in return for 70% votes for Ruto in the Western region. 

“ANC will be allocated the position of Prime Cabinet Secretary to be established between 14 days… FORD Kenya will be allocated the position of the Speaker of the National Assembly. In accord with article 21 of the power sharing agreement, ANC and FORD Kenya would have 30% share of National gov’t positions,” Gachagua read the said agreement.

The besieged DP said regions bargained with the President for shares, and leaders of parties forming Kenya Kwanza coalition equally demanded a piece of the Kenya Kwanza cake. 

“I have never talked about sharing resources, I have been talking about power sharing. For people to get what they deserve in sharing power according to this agreement,” Gachagua added. 

The shareholders remarks made by the Deputy President in various occasions is among the reasons why Members of Parliament want him to leave office. 

In a 100-page impeachment motion tabled by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse on October 1, 2024, Gachagua is accused of dividing the country along tribal lines. 

The Deputy President is also accused of undermining the presidency, violating the oath of office and contradicting the National Cohesion and Integration Act. 

On Tuesday, Gachagua will stand trial before the National Assembly. He has unveiled a legal team led by seasoned lawyer Paul Mwite to argue his case before MPs.