Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing impeachment following accusations of corruption, insubordination, and divisive politics. The National Assembly voted to impeach him, leading to a swift move to the Senate for further deliberation. The unprecedented political drama has caused a stir in the nation, with headlines declaring the fall of a tribal chief and raising questions about the future.
If the Senate approves the motion, Gachagua could be the first deputy president to be removed from office in this way under the revised 2010 constitution. The process has caused political uncertainty in Kenya, amid ongoing anti-government protests and economic challenges.
Gachagua denies the allegations and vows not to resign, pointing to his previous electoral support and business dealings as evidence of his innocence. The impeachment has sparked divisions among the Kenyan public, with demands for accountability and change at the highest levels of government.
As the Senate deliberates his fate, Gachagua continues to serve in his role, while the nation watches the unfolding political saga with bated breath.