'We Will Deal with Him:' Orengo Hints at Ruto’s Impeachment

Leaders drawn from the ODM have hinted at pushing for the impeachment of Deputy President William Ruto over allegations of dishonoring and disrespecting the presidency.

Led by Siaya Senator James Orengo, the leaders on Saturday vowed to deal with Ruto through constitutional means. 

They cited the use of Ruto’s Harambee Annex office by criminals to broker the alleged Sh39 billion fake military equipment deal and the heinous murder of his security officer Sergeant Kipyegon Kenei as some of the actions that have brought the deputy president’s office into disrepute.

"Watch this space. In two weeks we will start the process that will see us deal with him," said Orengo, who spoke at the burial of University of Nairobi lecturer Prof Gilbert Ogutu.

The leaders further said Ruto should be compelled to record statements regarding the killing of Kenei as well as the fake tender scam.

"It seems the DP occupied his office without fully understanding the provisions of the law. I hope he is being investigated because what we have on record now is sufficient to institute investigations against him," added Orengo.

"The DP is exhibiting a degree of ignorance by making careless utterances and comments on the probe, which is unbelievable." 

Orengo, who is also the leader of the minority in the Senate, also accused Ruto of interfering with investigations into the two incidents by discrediting the work of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

At the same time, Orengo downplayed claims by Ruto that the ‘system’ is targeting him. "The system is yet to be mobilized against you. You will feel the heat if the state begins mobilizing its apparatus to deal with you. We have been there; we know what it feels like," he said.