Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he is willing to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite having supported his impeachment, arguing that the opposition’s shared objective of challenging President William Ruto’s administration is more important than their past disagreements.
Speaking during an interview with a local television station, Sifuna said the Linda Mwananchi movement is ready to cooperate with any leader who supports constitutionalism, the rule of law and efforts to prevent President Ruto from securing another term in office.
“We will work with everyone who believes in these things, the Constitution and the rule of law. We will work with anyone who believes that Ruto does not deserve an extra day in office and, for as long as that's our cause, we will work together,” Sifuna said.
The former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General maintained that his decision to vote in favour of Gachagua’s impeachment was justified, citing what he described as the former deputy president’s interference in Nairobi County affairs.
“Nothing has changed. First of all, as a lawyer, I'll tell you there's a rule against double jeopardy. He paid for his mistakes, he was impeached. What else do you want me to do, beat him?” he posed.
Sifuna said Gachagua’s removal from office settled the matter, adding that he had acted based on specific allegations presented during the impeachment process.
“I already voted to impeach him and it was for specific crimes, but he's the one now saying Ruto is an existential threat to this country and that whatever it takes, he can do to remove him,” he said.
The Nairobi senator also argued that Gachagua has a special role to play in efforts to challenge President Ruto because of his contribution to the Kenya Kwanza administration’s 2022 victory.
“He feels largely responsible for Ruto being in power and therefore he has a greater responsibility in removing him than anyone else,” Sifuna stated.
Sifuna further dismissed claims that he received financial inducements to support Gachagua’s impeachment, saying his vote was based on his personal assessment of the issues raised against the former deputy president.
“I did not need any inducement when it came to Gachagua's impeachment because I had publicly taken positions against some of his conduct and pronouncements,” he said.
His remarks followed allegations by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed that some lawmakers may have received incentives to support Gachagua’s removal from office.
Speaking during an ODM meeting in Kakamega on July 26, 2026, Junet claimed there were unexplained developments during the impeachment process, saying some MPs had benefited from undisclosed arrangements.
Sifuna’s comments highlight the shifting political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election, with opposition leaders increasingly focusing on building a united front against President Ruto’s re-election bid.
