Kenyan Parliament Impeaches Deputy President Gachagua; 281-44 Vote Sends Case to Senate

Oct 8, 2024, 06:21 PM

Kenya's National Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges including corruption, self-enrichment, stirring ethnic hatred, and undermining the government. The impeachment motion contained 11 charges and passed with 281 votes in favor, 44 against, and one abstention. This unprecedented political drama marks the second impeachment in Kenyan history. Gachagua denies the allegations. The proceedings will now move to the Senate for trial.