Kenyan Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua is impeached by the National Assembly
Rigathi Gachagua has finally been impeached: Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been facing impeachment proceedings. The Kenyan Parliament has finally voted “Yes” and impeached Hon Deputy President Rigathi, following accusations of corruption, ethnically divisive politics, and undermining the government. However, Gachagua has denied these allegations. He has defended himself in the National Assembly. Gachagua has urged the parliamentarians to resonate with him.
This situation has created significant political tension in Kenya, especially after recent protests and a fallout between Gachagua and President William Ruto. The outcome of the vote has determine the next steps in this high-stakes political drama.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua grounds of constitutional violations.
Here are the key accusations:
Corruption and Financial Misconduct: Gachagua is accused of amassing assets worth 5.2 billion Kenyan shillings ($40 million) in unexplained wealth.
Ethnically Divisive Politics: He is alleged to have made public statements that incite ethnic hatred and division.
Undermining the Government: Gachagua is accused of publicly contradicting the President’s policy statements and Cabinet pronouncements.
Violation of Various Laws: These include the National Cohesion and Integration Act, the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Penal Code, and the Leadership and Integrity Act.
Abuse of Office: He is also accused of making unjustified attacks on public officials, including a High Court judge and the Director General of the National Intelligence Service.
These allegations have led to significant political tension and a high-stakes impeachment process in Kenya.
Is Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment Political
Today, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made a defiant statement regarding his impeachment proceedings. He assured Members of Parliament that he will present himself before them to defend his position for two hours, hoping they will listen to him in silence. Gachagua criticized the Parliament, calling it a “house of absurd” and expressed his determination to fight the impeachment motion.
This statement comes amid significant political tension and public interest in the outcome of the impeachment process. Gachagua has also played past videos of his boss, president William Samoei Ruto speaking about the same statements he has been using.
The senate has finally impeached Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua with 80%. This has happened while the embattled Deputy president is hospitalised.
