The firing of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua through impeachment last year has raised questions about President William Ruto's judgment and timing. This decision has caused Gachagua to become a significant critic of the current administration.

• The impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua occurred in October last year.
• The main figures involved are President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• The article questions if the timing of Gachagua's ouster was a "big blunder," comparing it to how previous presidents handled conflicts with their deputies later in their terms.