He was found guilty in an impeachment trial of promoting ethnic division, corruption, undermining the president, and supporting anti-government protests. Gachagua has denied these allegations, calling them “outrageous” and “propaganda.”
Some commentators argue that the Kenyan political elite has failed to foster a strong sense of national identity, leading to recurring political tensions and economic inequality.
The removal of Gachagua, a powerful businessman from Kenya’s largest tribe, the Kikuyu, may further complicate the situation and potentially reignite dormant ethnic tensions in the country.