Also known as: Kibwezi West Mwengi Mutuse · Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse · Hon. Mwengi Mutuse
Kibwezi West MP who filed the impeachment motion against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024.
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Capital News
… Mwengi Mutuse also urged those planning the demonstrations to reconsider, saying the country should be allowed to move forward and focus on economic growth. …
Farouk leads Kenya Kwanza leaders in condemning planned opposition protestsCitizen Digital
… Inatatuliwa kwa maendeleo na kwa njia ya kusaidia vijana, sio kuandamana barabarani,” said Kibwezi West Mwengi Mutuse. …
Kenya Kwanza leaders oppose June 25 protests, rally support for Ruto agendaThe Standard
… They cannot purport not to trust Ruto in his delivery and yet global leaders are recognising Ruto's potential and ability in taking Kenya to greater heights like Singapore." Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse opined that Kenya must collaborate with foreign countries with large Gross D …
Ruto allies defend foreign trips, term them as strategicCapital News
… Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse noted that although lawmakers share the goal of strengthening county governments, resource constraints require difficult budgetary decisions. …
Sh420B vs Sh454.7B: MPs seek middle ground on Revenue Sharing rowCitizen Digital
… On his part, MP Mwengi Mutuse noted that although lawmakers share the goal of strengthening county governments, resource constraints require difficult budgetary decisions. …
MPs, Senators seek middle ground on Division of Revenue BillCapital News
… MPs raised concern over congestion in prisons and welfare conditions. “Are we adequately addressing overcrowding and rehabilitation needs, or are we simply sustaining incarceration pressures?” Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse queried. …
House team propose Sh33.4B Plan to Fix IEBC Gaps Before 2027 PollsThe Standard
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday told the High Court that the attempt by the Attorney General and the Senate to avoid reopening the events of October 17, 2024 was aimed at preventing judges from finding that his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evi …
Rigathi: Mutuse had no evidence that I could even hurt a flyCapital News
… Appearing before the bench, advocate Michael Muchemi, representing Mwengi Mutuse, argued that Gachagua’s removal from office stemmed from a clear loss of political and parliamentary support. …
Petitioners to present final arguments in Gachagua’s impeachment caseCapital News
… Appearing before the bench, advocate Michael Muchemi, representing Mwengi Mutuse, argued that Gachagua’s removal from office stemmed from a clear loss of political and parliamentary support. …
Gachagua Was Given Fair Hearing During Impeachment, Court ToldCitizen Digital
… Appearing before the court, lawyer Michael Muchemi, representing Mwengi Mutuse, argued that Gachagua had not only lost the confidence of Parliament but also the support of the political party that sponsored him to office. …
National Assembly lawyers reject Gachagua’s fair hearing claimsA section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have condemned planned Gen Z anniversary demonstrations slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to reject the protests and support the government's development agenda instead. More than 17 leaders made these calls during a women's empowerment programme in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, while also urging security agencies to maintain law and order during the planned demonstrations.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Government officials including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and presidential aide Farouk Kibet have defended President Ruto's frequent international engagements as critical to attracting investment, creating jobs, and strengthening Kenya's economy, dismissing opposition criticism of the trips.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the High Court that the Attorney General and Senate sought to avoid reopening October 17, 2024 events to prevent judges from finding his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evidence against him. Gachagua's lawyer argued that scrutiny of the Hansard would show Mutuse relied on unsubstantiated claims for the impeachment motion.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Petitioners challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented final submissions before a High Court bench. Key disputes centered on medical testimony from a cardiologist, including questions about patient identification records and allegations he helped shield Gachagua from Senate proceedings.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers for the National Assembly have told the court that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was conducted lawfully and in full compliance with constitutional requirements, arguing that impeachment proceedings are inherently political and that Gachagua was given sufficient opportunity to respond to accusations.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers representing the National Assembly and petitioners in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have dismissed his claims of being denied a fair hearing, arguing that impeachment proceedings are political in nature and guided by constitutional and parliamentary processes. The Speaker's lawyers also defended the conduct of the proceedings, rejecting allegations of bias.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament's lawyer told a three-judge bench that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024 was conducted within constitutional timelines and involved extensive public participation, with some 223,000 Kenyans submitting views. Gachagua is challenging the National Assembly and Senate resolutions that upheld his removal from office.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench has resumed hearing a case challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His legal team argues that the National Assembly failed to conduct meaningful public participation before approving the impeachment motion, with lawyers contesting that the motion lacked sufficient detail for citizens to make informed submissions and questioning whether the claimed 30,000 public submissions within two days was realistic.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →