{
  "id": 18806760,
  "title": "Gachagua: Wetang’ula voted to impeach Sonko after eating his money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/gachagua-wetangula-voted-to-impeach-sonko-after-eating-his-money",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T22:39:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/gachagua-wetangula-voted-to-impeach-sonko-after-eating-his-money"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula of being bribed by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko before participating in the impeachment proceedings that led to Sonko's removal from office. Speaking at a political event, Gachagua alleged that Wetang’ula took money from Sonko to support his impeachment, thus casting doubt on Wetang’ula's integrity. The accusations follow a history of Gachagua criticizing Wetang’ula, including his remarks during the funeral of late MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, during which Wetang’ula was present. Gachagua also expressed frustration over Wetang’ula's violation of parliamentary rules, specifically the failure to move a substantive motion before discussing individuals not holding a parliamentary seat. Gachagua claimed that Wetang’ula had allowed the House to repeatedly discuss him, despite the requirement for a formal motion under parliamentary standing orders.",
  "summary": "Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula of receiving money from former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko before participating in the Senate proceedings that led to his removal from office through impeachment. Speaking during a political gathering, Gachagua claimed Wetang’ula had taken money linked to Sonko’s impeachment before voting to support […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}