DP Gachagua Breaks Silence After DCI Recommends Serious Charges Against His Allies

DP Gachagua Breaks Silence After DCI Recommends Serious Charges Against His Allies

DP Gachagua Breaks silence with a warning against what he called the “misuse of the justice system” to target his inner circle.

He faulted a broader scheme aimed at politically isolating him, suggesting the charges were part of a plot to pave the way for his impeachment.

In a post on Facebook, Gachagua wrote, “President William Ruto and I, on assuming office, gave an undertaking to the people of Kenya that never again shall the criminal justice system be called upon to help in the management of politics.”

“I am embarrassed that we are back to where we were. Harassment of my office staff and Members of Parliament perceived to be close to me has been going on for the last two months,” he added

This comes after a letter emerged showing the DCI’s intention to charge MPs Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central) and James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North), among others

Gachagua’s statement called out the alleged harassment of his office staff and allies, accusing unnamed forces of orchestrating a smear campaign.

He stated, “This is a futile attempt to tarnish my name and generate grounds for impeachment,” he declared, boldly asserting his innocence while casting doubts on the legitimacy of the charges.

The DCI, on its part, is pushing for the prosecution of Gathiru, Gakuya, and three others, including former MP George Theuri and Martin Deric Ngunjiri Wambugu. They are charged with conspiracy to commit a felony, money laundering, and other offences under the Penal Code and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act. The DCI is also working with financial institutions to track down evidence of alleged illicit financial transactions.

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