Whoa! Kenya's government just had a reality show moment with Deputy President Gachagua's dramatic impeachment – and he was hospitalized during the showdown! 🤯⚖️
In a stunning turn of events that could rival any soap opera, Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been ousted from office after a historic impeachment vote by the Senate. In an unprecedented move that set tongues wagging across the nation, senators upheld five out of eleven charges against Gachagua, who was ironically undergoing treatment for chest pains at the time. Talk about being caught off guard!
The internal rift between Deputy President Gachagua and President William Ruto has been brewing for months, and it finally reached boiling point in parliament this week. Following the impeachment, Kithure Kindiki, the Interior Minister, was swiftly nominated to take over. With whispers of discontent surrounding the leadership dynamics, Gachagua's impeachment has sparked a flurry of gossip in the political circles, leaving many wondering what comes next for the nation’s leadership!
But wait, there’s more! Just hours after Kindiki's nomination was approved, a Kenyan court halted the transition, leading to an even more dramatic plot twist. Gachagua's team has filed a court application against his removal, turning this political saga into a nail-biting thriller that keeps the citizens on the edge of their seats. With all this unfolding, it’s safe to say that Kenyan politics is hotter than your favorite reality show right now!
In a world where political comebacks can happen overnight, there might just be a sequel to this saga. What’s more, Gachagua's impeachment marks the first instance under the new Constitution, a precedent that may inspire others to push for changes in leadership. Will we see a shift in the political landscape of Kenya as calls for accountability rise? Only time will tell! Meanwhile, grab some popcorn, because this show is far from over!
In a dramatic day in parliament, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.
Two years after taking office, Gachagua fell out with President Ruto, leading to his ouster from office.
Kithure Kindiki is set to take over from Rigathi Gachagua, who has filed a court application to stop his removal.
Ruto, who had 14 days to make a choice, nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki to replace Gachagua. A few hours later, Kindiki's nomination was approved by ...
Senators upheld five of 11 charges in unprecedented vote while Rigathi Gachagua was treated for chest pains.
Kenyan senators voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office, despite his absence from his impeachment trial due to hospitalisation, ...
NAIROBI, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Kenya's senate voted to dismiss Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office by impeachment on five out of 11 charges levelled ...
It's the first impeachment under the country's new Constitution, but some are now calling for a similar move against President William Ruto.
The Senate rejects a request to postpone the trial on whether to remove him from office.
National Assembly Speaker Wetangula receives the nomination of Professor Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacancy of deputy president.
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.