In a explosive political revelation, National Assembly Minority Leader and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed publicly claimed that Members of Parliament received cash payouts during the historic October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
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Speaking at a joint political rally organized by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Malava, Kakamega County, Junet openly admitted that financial inducements circulated through the halls of Parliament to secure the required votes.
The Eastleigh Voice
“Wakati tulikuwa tunafukuza Gachagua kazi, kuna kitu ilitembea hapo… huko Bunge, wacha niseme ukweli.”
(When we were firing Gachagua, something moved around there… in Parliament, let me speak the truth.)
— Junet Mohamed, National Assembly Minority Leader
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1. Naming the “Accounting Officer”: The Allegations Against Aaron Cheruiyot
Junet did not limit his comments to general claims. He went further by publicly pointing to Kericho Senator and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, alleging that he served as the central figure overseeing the distribution of the funds.
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“Accounting officer alikuwa Aaron Cheruiyot,” Junet declared before the crowd, directly accusing the Senate Majority Leader of acting as the custodian for the impeachment funds.
People Daily
[ The Impeachment Payout Allegations ]
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The Money Flow Claims: The Squandering Critique:
• Cash allegedly moved in Parliament • Junet claims MPs failed to invest
during October 2024 impeachment vote. payouts in rural homesteads.
• Named Aaron Cheruiyot as the alleged • Accused colleagues of spending funds
“accounting officer” in charge of distribution. on lavish lifestyles in Nairobi.
2. “Build Proper Houses”: Junet Mocks Colleagues Over Spent Funds
In typical sharp-tongued fashion, Junet used the platform to poke fun at fellow legislators who accepted the alleged payouts but failed to improve their rural properties or constituencies.
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He urged his colleagues to stop squandering political funds on short-term luxuries in Nairobi and instead build lasting investments back home:
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Critique of Rural Homesteads: Junet noted that despite receiving funds during the impeachment, many MPs still have unimpressive homesteads in their home counties.
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Spending Habits: He cautioned lawmakers against squandering payouts in high-end Nairobi venues, urging them to bring developmental value to their rural voter base.
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“Impeachment Doesn’t Come Everyday”: Reminding lawmakers that such lucrative political events are rare, Junet urged those who received money to use it responsibly.
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3. Vindicating Gachagua’s Earlier Claims
Junet’s public confession serves as a direct validation of claims repeatedly made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
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Since his removal from office in late 2024, Gachagua maintained that his impeachment was a politically motivated execution fueled by state resources and financial inducements handed out to MPs and Senators. While the government previously dismissed Gachagua’s claims as bitter rhetoric, Junet’s high-profile confession as a senior minority leader marks the first time an insider has publicly corroborated those allegations.
The Eastleigh Voice
Political Aspect Pre-Confession Narrative Post-Junet Confession Impact
State/Majority Stance Impeachment was purely constitutional based on gross misconduct charges. Placed on the defensive over direct bribery accusations against leadership.
Gachagua’s Claims Dismissed as unsubstantiated claims by a fallen political leader. Given strong credibility by an explicit public confession from a senior MP.
Parliamentary Integrity Asserted independence during the impeachment trial. Faces renewed public scrutiny regarding legislative vote buying.
Conclusion
Junet Mohamed’s admission that money changed hands during Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment has reopened a major political wound in Kenya’s parliament. By naming key figures and confirming that cash influenced the vote, the Suna East MP has provided fuel to former DP Gachagua’s narrative while raising serious questions about the integrity of parliamentary processes.
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