Majority of Kenyans opposed to the impeachment of Deputy
President Rigathi Gachagua said he is being attacked unfairly, a new poll
shows.
The poll by Tifa Research said 36 per cent of those opposed to
the DP’s ouster said an unfair attack was their main reason for rejecting his
removal.
“A wide range of reasons were given by those opposing the
DP’s impeachment, though few directly addressed the many charges laid against
him in the National Assembly’s impeachment motion,” the findings of the poll,
which was released on Monday said.
The survey said 18 per cent of those opposed to the ouster
said the DP’s leadership style and performance have been good.
“.. the third most frequent reason – that both the DP and
the President should be allowed to finish their current term (15 per cent),”
the survey added.
Data was collected on October 1 to 4 2024 with a sample size
of 1892 that was distributed across the counties proportionate to the
population size.
There was a +/-2.25% margin of error with the interviews
conducted via telephone.
The survey said seven per cent of those opposed to the
impeachment said both Gachagua and President William Ruto should leave office.
It added that six per cent said he should be given a second
chance while four per cent have said no clear reason has been given for his
impeachment with another four per cent stating that his removal will cause national
instability.
Another four per cent opposed the impeachment arguing he has
the Mt Kenya support while three per cent said it is a side-show distracting
attention from key national matters.
One per cent said it would not make any difference in the
country and two per cent were not sure.