Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he is ready to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite supporting his impeachment, arguing that the opposition’s main objective of removing President William Ruto from office is more important than past political disagreements.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s The Explainer show, Sifuna said political leaders who share a commitment to defending the Constitution and the rule of law should be willing to cooperate, regardless of their history.
According to the senator, the Linda Mwananchi movement is open to working with any individual who believes that the country needs a different direction and is committed to challenging President Ruto’s leadership.
Sifuna explained that political alliances are often built around common goals rather than personal relationships.
He noted that while he had serious disagreements with Gachagua in the past, the current political situation requires leaders to focus on what unites them instead of what divides them.
The senator was clear that his position on Gachagua’s impeachment has not changed. He insisted that he voted in favor of the motion because he believed there were valid reasons for doing so at the time.
Sifuna said the impeachment process had already taken place and that Gachagua had faced the consequences of the allegations brought against him.
Drawing from his legal background, Sifuna argued that there was no reason to continue revisiting the matter after the former deputy president had already been removed from office.
He maintained that the focus should now be on the future and on the political challenges facing the country.
Sifuna further stated that Gachagua carries a special responsibility in efforts to remove President Ruto because he played a major role in helping him rise to power.
According to the senator, Gachagua himself has publicly expressed concerns about the current administration and has indicated a willingness to support efforts aimed at changing the country’s leadership.
The Nairobi senator also rejected claims that lawmakers were bribed to support Gachagua’s impeachment. He said his decision was based entirely on his long-standing concerns about some of Gachagua’s actions and statements while serving as deputy president.
Sifuna pointed specifically to what he described as interference in the affairs of Nairobi City County, saying he had publicly criticized such conduct long before the impeachment process began. He insisted that no inducement was needed for him to support the motion.
His remarks came after National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed recently alleged that money changed hands during the impeachment process.
Junet made the claims while addressing an ODM meeting in Kakamega on July 26, 2026, sparking fresh debate over one of the country’s most significant political events.
Sifuna’s response now adds another layer to the discussion as political realignments continue to shape the opposition’s strategy ahead of future political contests.
