Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has called on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to provide a clear explanation regarding the source of his multi-billion-shilling wealth. Speaking during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Mutuse alleged that the 22 properties mentioned in the impeachment motion against Gachagua were acquired through questionable means, specifically involving conflicts of interest in government-related business dealings.

Mutuse claimed that Gachagua had used unexplained income to finance the purchase of these properties and urged him to clarify the origins of his wealth. The MP pointed out that during a press conference on Monday, Gachagua did not deny owning the properties but instead emphasized that they were registered before he became Deputy President.

He warned MPs against accepting Gachagua's explanation that some of the properties in question belonged to his late brother, Nderitu Gachagua.

"I have no issue with property ownership, but he must explain where the money for these acquisitions comes from," Mutuse asserted.

Mutuse presented documents to the House, revealing that Gachagua is listed as an administrator of his late brother’s estate, with evidence from the joint will executor's report dated June 27, 2024. He accused the Deputy President of manipulating the sale of his late brother’s assets over the last two years, implying potential misconduct.

The MP also raised concerns about Gachagua’s claim that he had transferred some of his companies to his sons, who reportedly secured a Sh600,000 loan. "I checked the IDs of those sons; they’re in their early 30s. Which Kenyan at 23 can walk into a bank and get that amount?" Mutuse questioned.

On Monday, Gachagua responded to the impeachment allegations by denying any involvement in corrupt activities, maintaining that most of his assets came from his late brother, who passed away in 2017.

"My brother bequeathed his properties, including the Olive Garden Hotel and Vipingo Beach Resort, in his will," Gachagua explained. He added that he, alongside Mwai Mathenge and lawyer Njoroge, were appointed as executors of the will, and some of the funds in his accounts came from the sale of the Olive Garden Hotel, as per the terms of the will.