Lawyer Donald Kipkorir now wants President William Ruto to stop the impeachment of Vice President Rigathi Gachagua.

In a letter titled ‘Open advice to President William Ruto’, Kipkorir said the head of state must find a way to resolve the issues with his deputy.

He stressed that it is time for him to take the high road and stop the process.

“Your Excellency, I continue to say that I am proud that we have known each other since 1992. And in our old age we will both retire to Eldoret and be wheat and dairy farmers. The people around you have recently met you and will immediately abandon you if your ship seems about to sink. They won’t be there when you retire.

“Within the above context and with the most contrite hearts, I urge you to resolve the matter with your deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Take the high road and end the impeachment. You don’t have to forgive him or explain anything. Just end the impeachment. And let him examine his conscience for himself,” Kipkorir said on X.

The lawyer noted that if the impeachment were successful, all parties involved would lose, with the country being the biggest loser in the process.

He added that the impeachment process was primitive and would only cause animosity along tribal lines.

Kipkorir reminded the president that history is full of leaders who made painful decisions in the interest of the country.

He further noted that Ruto may revisit the issue with his deputy at the appropriate time.

“If the impeachment reaches its logical conclusion, there will be no winner. All parties will be losers and the country will be the biggest loser. There will be national bitterness and tribal closing ranks. History is full of lessons from leaders who postpone painful decisions for the sake of the country.

“At the right time and with more enthusiasm and stealth, you will reconsider your DP. The impeachment process was primitive. Read the life of Abraham Lincoln, the greatest president. Kongoi. Koberurin Jehovah,” Kipkorir added.

His comments come ahead of Gachagua’s planned impeachment, set to begin in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

The motion was tabled last week by Kibwezi West MP Mutuse Mwengi.