Kenya’s embattled deputy president in Hospital ahead of impeachment vote – Lawyer

Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, was unable to attend his impeachment hearing on Thursday because he is seriously ill and in the hospital, according to his lawyer.

Gachagua was set to appear before the Senate to defend himself against 11 charges brought against him, but his lawyer, Paul Muite, told the Senate that Gachagua was too sick to attend.

They were then requested to push the grilling to Tuesday next week.

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