Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed allegations that he received bribes to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that his position was guided by principle rather than inducement.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday night, July 29, Sifuna responded to remarks made by Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, who recently suggested that money may have influenced the impeachment process.
Junet, addressing an ODM meeting in Kakamega on July 26, claimed that there were undisclosed dealings within Parliament at the time.
“Sasa wengine wanatuambia wako na watu, na wanataka kutupeleka kwa mtu sisi tuli-impeach, tulifukuza yeye kazi. Na unajua Waziri, wakati tulikuwa tunafukuza Rigathi Gachagua kazi, kuna kitu ilitembea hapo… huku Bunge, wacha niseme ukweli,” Junet stated.
However, Sifuna distanced himself from the claims, maintaining that his stance against Gachagua predated the impeachment motion.
He argued that his opposition was rooted in concerns over governance and conduct, particularly regarding Nairobi County affairs.
“I did not need any inducement when it came to Gachagua's impeachment because I had publicly taken positions against some of his conduct and pronouncements, like his interference in the running and management of Nairobi City County,” Sifuna said.
The senator emphasized that his record on the matter is consistent and publicly documented, adding that attempts to link him to bribery are politically motivated.
He noted that debates surrounding the impeachment should focus on accountability rather than speculation.
The claims by Junet Mohamed have sparked renewed political debate within ODM and across the broader political landscape, raising questions about transparency during high-profile parliamentary decisions.
While Junet did not directly name individuals who allegedly received bribes, his remarks have drawn reactions from leaders who were involved in the process.