Hon.Paul Mwangi- PM

As we gather to celebrate this significant occasion, I extend warm greetings to the people of Magarini in Kilifi County and all Kenyans from every corner of our beautiful nation. Mashujaa Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the ideals upon which our great nation was founded. Today, we honor the brave individuals who fought valiantly for our independence, paving the way for the freedom we cherish today. Our forefathers, including the esteemed Jomo Kenyatta, Dedan Kimathi, Koitalel Arap Samoei and Mekatilili wa Menza, along with countless others, stood unwavering in their quest for justice and sovereignty. Through their resilience, they united diverse communities across Kenya and fought against colonial rule, often at great personal sacrifice. Their legacy is a constant reminder of the strength and determination inherent in the Kenyan spirit . As we celebrate the successes of our nation over the past 60 years, we also recognize the remarkable efforts of the...

Our esteemed Senators, as you prepare to deliberate on the impeachment motion concerning Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua this week, I urge you to approach this serious matter with the decorum and gravity it deserves. The recent behavior witnessed in the lower house during the impeachment proceedings raised significant concerns about the conduct of our elected representatives. Many, including myself, were disheartened to see our MPs engage in antics that undermined the sanctity of Parliament. Our expectations for the Senate, as the upper house, are high. You are entrusted with the responsibility to uphold the dignity of our institutions and provide a thorough and balanced examination of this case. It is essential that you listen attentively to the arguments presented by both the mover of the motion and the Deputy President, ensuring that everything remains rooted in the specific charges brought against him without digression into unrelated issues. In particular, I would like to addres...

The recent impeachment of Deputy President Hon. Rigathi Gachagua marks a significant and troubling milestone in Kenya's political landscape. For many, this event may have been seen as good news, yet I stand firmly in the belief that this was not the best course of action. The methods employed by Parliament to facilitate this impeachment reflect a concerted effort to undermine the very foundations of our Constitution and the political structure that has been in place since 2010. With the removal of the Deputy President, we are witnessing the erosion of a vital political office. The implications of this act are profound: it establishes a precedent where the position can easily become a revolving door, subject to the whims of the sitting President. What we must confront is the unsettling reality that future presidents may seek to appoint deputies solely as tokens or as mere extensions of their authority, rather than as key partners in governance. The trajectory we are on suggests that...

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING THE INTEGRITY OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT'S OFFICE.  I wish to express my thoughts regarding the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This situation is not merely about one individual; it poses significant implications for the constitutional role and future integrity of the Deputy Presidency in our nation. The position of Deputy President was established under the 2010 Constitution to ensure a more accountable and meaningful role, providing a crucial balance in our governance structure. Unlike the previous system where a president appointed a vice president, the current model enables the Deputy President to be directly elected alongside the president, thereby ensuring that they represent the electorate's will comprehensively. This structural change was intended to strengthen our democracy, encourage national cohesion during elections, and prevent a centralization of power that could be exploited for political gains....