The political heat surrounding the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified after reports emerged that a vehicle belonging to Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse was attacked and set on fire by unknown individuals. Mutuse, who sponsored the motion to remove the Deputy President from office, now finds himself at the center of a rapidly escalating political storm.
Although full details of the incident remain unclear, early reports indicate that the legislator’s vehicle was targeted under mysterious circumstances. Images circulating online show a burned shell of a car said to be connected to Mutuse, but authorities have not yet issued an official statement confirming the cause or the identities of those behind the attack.
The timing of the incident has raised questions, especially coming days after Mutuse tabled the high-stakes impeachment motion that has sharply divided the political class. His move drew praise from some quarters while provoking hostility from leaders who view the impeachment as a direct confrontation against the Kenya Kwanza leadership structure.
Mutuse has previously claimed harassment and threats over his political positions, but the alleged torching of his vehicle marks a dramatic escalation in the tensions surrounding the unfolding impeachment saga. Community members in Kibwezi West have called on security agencies to urgently investigate the incident to prevent political conflicts from spilling into violence.
Political analysts warn that Kenya is entering a dangerous phase where political differences risk being expressed through intimidation and vandalism instead of parliamentary debate. They argue that attacks — whether real, attempted, or exaggerated for political mileage — must be condemned strongly, as they undermine democratic principles.
As the dust settles, eyes now turn to the National Police Service, which is expected to open investigations into the alleged arson and provide clarity on what exactly happened. Meanwhile, Mutuse continues to insist he will not be intimidated or silenced by threats as Parliament prepares to debate the impeachment motion.
The coming days will reveal whether the attack was an isolated criminal act, a politically motivated provocation, or a misinterpreted event blown out of proportion in a charged political atmosphere. What is clear, however, is that Kenya’s political landscape is entering a turbulent period — one that demands restraint, transparency, and unwavering respect for the rule of law.
