• Kang'ata claimed he is not aware of the agenda of today's meeting but insists he is ready to abide by the party decision.
• Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi is expected to replace Kang'ata.
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Senate Majority Chief Whip Irungu Kang'ata now says he is ready to face his accusers.
Kang'ata on Tuesday said he believes that in his letter to President Uhuru Kenyatta he spoke the truth.
Speaking shortly before Jubilee Party Parliamentary Group meeting at KICC, Kang'ata said he has been raised in a strong Christian foundation to always speak the truth.
"I am ready to face my accusers and accusations. The bible says what does it profit one to gain the world and lose his soul. I am here and I know there is nothing wrong that I did," he said.
Kang'ata claimed he is not aware of the agenda of today's meeting but insists he is ready to abide by the party decision.
Sources indicate Kangata's removal is top in the agenda of the senate PG meeting set to be chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi is expected to replace Kang'ata.
"I will abide by the decision of the party and will continue to respect the President," he said.
The Murang'a Senator, however, insists that the government should focus on projects and programmes that improve the lives and economy of people from Mt. Kenya.
When asked whether he will move to Tangatanga if the majority of the senators endorse his removal, Kang'ata said he does not believe in a divided Jubilee.
"It is not about crossing over to the other side, just as I have always said I hope for a non contested BBI, I also believe in a united Jubilee," he said.
About 30 senators have already converged at KICC's Lenana Hall awaiting President Uhuru Kenyatta's arrival.
Deputy President William Ruto's allies led by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen were the first to occupy the room.
Those allied to the President arrived later with sources indicating they were in a separate meeting in Parliament to consolidate their numbers.
Kang'ata found himself on the receiving end after a letter he had written to President Uhuru Kenyatta with regards to the popularity of the BBI in the central region leaked.
He said though the letter leaked, he chose to write to the president because that is the best way he would express himself.
"I communicate better through writing and I wanted to keep a record. The letter was not even directly to the President but through the party Secretary-General," he said.
"I did not abuse anyone, I highlighted several problems and gave a solution. I believe in a united jubilee and not a divided house," he said.
Kang'ata while dismissing claims that he would ditch Jubilee and join the newly formulated UDA said he believes in President Uhuru Kenyatta's leadership.
The Senator said if it happens that he is dewhipped as the chief whip, he will be grateful for having served in that position.
"At my age being a son of a poor mechanic from Murang'a, I rose to be a chief whip and grateful to the president for that chance, I will therefore not abuse or talk ill of anyone," he said.
Kang'ata's sentiments were echoed by Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruyoit who said they would not allow the latter to be removed unfairly.
Cheruiyot said party leadership positions are agreed upon by members and not a one-man show.
"We are here to demand a fair process because we hear Kang'ata is on the chopping board. If we are convinced that Kang'ata did anything wrong, then we shall allow his removal," he said.
According to the legislator, Murkomen and his Nakuru counterpart Susan Kihika were never removed because the speaker has never formally communicated their removal.
"Last time we were caught off-guard and that is why today we have chosen a different strategy, and that is why we are here," he said.
Meru Senator Mithika Linturi said they are ready to stand with Kang'ata and would not take lightly the plot to remove him.
"I am ready to lead others who are members of the party to walk out if they will not listen to us. Every time we are called is about removing or chasing someone," Linturi said.
He said the party must follow party standing orders in any actions to remove Kang'ata.
Linturi said if Jubilee members do not stand the ground, everyone might be chased from the party.
We should not allow a dictatorship in our party, in fact, we should encourage political tolerance and accommodate each other," he added.