Deputy Presidentย Rigathi Gachaguaย was impeached by members of Parliament following a vote in which 281 legislators supported the ouster motion. As the Senate prepares toย convene and review the chargesย against him, public discourse continues to unfold.[โฆ]CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLEโถ
Lawyer Kibe Mungai has weighed in on the situation, suggesting that the composition of the Senate may provide Gachagua with a potential path for defence.
The lawyer criticised the MPs for their rapid vote, stating they acted “like sheep” without thoroughly reading or understanding the charges presented against the deputy president.
Mungai emphasised that the constitution does not specify a timeline for the impeachment process, arguing that the 14 days allocated for the proceedings were insufficient for properly addressing the allegations.
He condemned the haste with which the MPs moved to impeach Gachagua, noting that it did not allow for adequate consideration of the various accusations levied against him.
“You cannot treat the removal of a deputy president like a public emergency, you are doing it within 14 days. Even a chicken thief is not tried within a month,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the deputy presidentย led a spirited praise song at the ACK Dioceseย in Embu, on October 13, undeterred by his ongoing challenges.
Before the singing, he expressed his hope that the Senate, made up of professionals, would uphold the rule of law and respect the will of the people. He also encouraged Kenyans to remain peaceful, regardless of the outcome of his caseโฆCLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>
