Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Impeached in Historic Senate Vote

Nairobi, Kenya – In an unprecedented move, the Kenyan Senate has voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, marking the first time a deputy president has been removed from office in the country’s history.

After a two-day debate, the Senate upheld the motion, which was passed in the National Assembly with 281 votes in favor and 44 against. One MP abstained.

Charges Against Gachagua:

– Constitutional violations
– Insubordination to President William Ruto
– Intimidation of public officials
– Ethnic bias
– Improper wealth acquisition

Gachagua’s legal team walked out of the proceedings on Thursday after the Senate rejected their request to extend the hearing to Saturday, citing his absence due to illness.

“Gachagua had been admitted to Karen Hospital after suffering severe chest pains,” said lead lawyer Paul Mwite.

Gachagua had been present at earlier hearings but missed the final stages on Thursday.