Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing potential impeachment as Members of Parliament prepare to vote on various charges including corruption and undermining the government. The political tension between Gachagua and President William Ruto has escalated since deadly demonstrations in June over tax hikes. Gachagua, known as “Riggy G”, denies the allegations and plans to defend himself before the vote. Security in Nairobi is heightened, with major roads blocked to the public and lawyers hired to defend Gachagua.
The motion, backed by over 291 MPs, lists 11 grounds for impeachment, including claims of unexplained wealth. Gachagua maintains his innocence and vows to fight until the end, rejecting the accusations. The public sentiment, as per a parliamentary report, leans towards supporting his impeachment.
If the National Assembly and Senate both approve the motion, Gachagua will be the first deputy president to be impeached under the 2010 constitution. The outcome of the vote remains uncertain, with significant implications for Kenyan politics.
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