Kenya: MPs Approve Motion to Impeach DP Rigathi Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is on the verge of impeachment after more than two-thirds of the Members of the National Assembly voted to oust him on Tuesday, October 8.

Gachagua’s worst fears were confirmed after 281 members voted to impeach the deputy president (a figure that was way above the required 233 threshold) while only 44 saved the DP. One MP voted to abstain.

“Abstentions: One, the No’s – 44; the Ayes – 281, so the Ayes have it. The clerk is directed to prepare the necessary…