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Member of Parliament, Kibwezi West
Born
1978(48 yrs)
County
Makueni
Constituency
Kibwezi West
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West Constituency (Makueni County), elected in 2022. He is a trained lawyer and previously served as Chief of Staff in the County Government of Machakos County before entering elective politics. He rose to national prominence in 2024 after tabling a high-stakes impeachment motion against then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, drawing widespread media attention and positioning himself as a vocal critic of alleged misconduct in high office.
Elected MP for Kibwezi West in 2022: Transitioned from county-level public service to national representation, capturing a seat in Makueni County in the 2022 general election.
Mover of the 2024 impeachment motion against the Deputy President: In October 2024, Mutuse formally tabled a 100-page impeachment motion against Rigathi Gachagua, citing alleged constitutional and leadership violations.
High-profile impeachment trial backlash: His motion against Rigathi Gachagua generated intense scrutiny, with critics questioning the legal basis, motives and potential political fallout of the impeachment — as the accusations touched on governance, corruption, land and property rights.
Cross-examination difficulties in Senate hearings: During Senate proceedings, lawyers for the Deputy President publicly challenged evidence and questioned some of Mutuse’s assertions, labelling him a “hostile witness” — a moment that sparked debate on proof standards and legal strategy.
Polarised public and political perception: Among supporters, he is viewed as a bold voice for accountability; among opponents and some within government circles, as politically motivated — subject to partisan attacks and legal-political pressure. (Reflecting broader national divides, not formal findings.)
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Raised national debate on integrity and governance: By initiating the impeachment motion, he thrust issues of property declaration, public accountability, ethnic tensions and constitutional compliance into public and parliamentary discourse.
Transition from county administration to national politics: His prior role as Chief of Staff in Machakos County Government gave him experience in governance and public administration before joining the National Assembly.
