The final showdown of Gachagua's impeachment trial is here! Who will win the battle for the Deputy President’s seat? 📊💥
The political stage of Kenya is buzzing as the final day of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment trial unfolds in the Senate. With eleven serious charges hanging over his head, including corruption and inciting ethnic divisions, Gachagua finds himself in the hot seat like never before. Senators are gearing up for a heated debate before they take a decisive vote later today. Can Gachagua charm his way to safety or is this the end of the line for him?
As the trial resumes, spectators can’t help but be glued to the proceedings, much like watching a nail-biting soap opera. The Deputy President has pleaded not guilty to all charges, showcasing a performance worthy of the silver screen. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has weighed in on the trial, making it clear that Gachagua's impeachment is not unprecedented in Kenyan politics. Is it time for the Deputy President to dust off that résumé?
Senators are poised to vote on whether to boot Gachagua from his prestigious seat or let him ride out this storm. Such a motion could reshape the political landscape of Kenya. The stakes are staggering as Gachagua’s supporters and critics alike wait with bated breath, countdown ticking down to see if he will remain in power or pass the baton.
But before you think you’ve seen it all, here’s a fun twist: Did you know that Gachagua isn’t the first deputy president to face impeachment discussions? Kenya’s political drama has a history as colorful as the country’s vibrant wildlife. And if history teaches us anything, it’s that this trial could set a precedent that reverberates through Kenyan politics for years to come! So, stay tuned as we find out whether Rigathi Gachagua will be unseated or walk away in triumph.
The Senate is expected to debate the motion on Thursday evening at the conclusion of the trial before voting on it.
He faces 11 charges, including corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and undermining government. As the trial began on Wednesday, the deputy president pleaded ...
The Senate Impeachment Hearing for the proposed removal from office of H.E Rigathi Gachagua , EGH, Deputy President , Thursday 11th Oct 2024.
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu now says that the ongoing impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is not a unique process.
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has said that if Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment process goes back to the courts, the judges will ...
The upper chamber of parliament in Kenya will vote on Thursday to decide whether Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should be removed from office.
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has spoken out about the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as it reaches its final stages in the ...
Kenya's Senate opened a second day of hearings on Thursday ahead of a vote on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office over charges ...
DP Rigathi Gachagua, his son Dr Keith Gachagua arrive at Senate chambers ahead of day two of his impeachment hearing. [Elvis Ogina, Standard].
As the Senate holds its final sitting today on the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has ...
Kingi informed Gachagua's legal team, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, that the impeachment process is time-bound, and that the Speaker will give direction ...
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi was forced to suspend Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment trial after the latter failed to show up to take the ...
(Bloomberg) -- Kenya's Senate temporarily suspended an impeachment trial against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after he fell ill.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrives at the Senate for the second day of his impeachment trial. Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation.
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As the Senate convenes its final session today to deliberate on the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) ...
Nairobi, Kenya Oct 17 – The Senate is set to decide Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's fate tonight after rejecting a motion to extend his impeachment ...
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment hearing on Thursday turned dramatic after the Senate ruled to continue with the process despite the DP being ...
The Senate rejects a request to postpone the trial on whether to remove him from office.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his legal counsel Paul Muite before the Senate in Nairobi on October 17, 2024 during the second day of his impeachment ...
Kenya's embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is reportedly at the hospital on the day he was scheduled to testify at his own impeachment trial.
The motion of impeachment was tabled by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse in the National Assembly last week. · Mutuse preferred 11 charges upon which MPs voted to ...