Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has declared that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will never appear on any ballot in future elections.
In a statement shared on his social media pages on Friday, March 13, 2026, Kaluma dismissed any possibility of Gachagua returning to active politics, citing legal restrictions following his impeachment.
Kaluma’s remarks came shortly after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was asked whether he would support Gachagua if the courts cleared him to vie for the presidency. Kaluma, a vocal critic of the former deputy president, maintained that the law bars Gachagua from holding public office for a decade after impeachment.
“Once impeached, one cannot hold any public office until the ten-year period provided by law lapses,” Kaluma stated.
Gachagua, who was removed from office in a dramatic impeachment process last year, has remained a polarizing figure in Kenya’s political landscape. His allies have hinted at a possible political comeback, but Kaluma’s comments show the hurdles that could stand in his way.
