This archive report was first published on 22 May 2020.
On May 22, 2020, Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria sparked controversy in the Kenyan parliament by claiming that Deputy President William Ruto was fired by President Uhuru Kenyatta long ago.
Speaking during a press conference by DP Ruto's allies, Kuria slammed a section of politicians who he believes have drafted a motion to impeach DP Ruto.
According to Kuria, there was no need to fire the second-in-command twice, implying that the impeachment motion is a waste of time.
He openly stated that President Uhuru Kenyatta had already impeached William Ruto in his mind, and thus he did not see sense in impeaching him for the second time.
“I know Hon Kanini Kega has a motion ready for the impeachment of DP Ruto. In the mind of Uhuru he fired Ruto along time ago, why are we firing him twice? He has accepted he is just waiting for his term to end. Why bother to impeach someone who is already impeached by design?” the lawmaker posed.
However, Jubilee Vice Chairperson David Murathe later denounced impeachment allegations, stating that ousting DP Ruto was not the resolution considered by President Uhuru's allies.
