Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Impeached in Historic Senate Vote
Gachagua's impeachment marks the first removal of a deputy president under Kenya's 2010 constitution, amid allegations of constitutional violations.
- Rigathi Gachagua was impeached after being found guilty of five charges, including threatening judges and inciting ethnic division.
- The impeachment process was initiated by the National Assembly and concluded with a decisive Senate vote, marking a first under the 2010 constitution.
- Gachagua, who was once a key ally of President Ruto, has denied all charges, claiming they are politically motivated.
- President Ruto has nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president, though a court injunction has temporarily halted the replacement process.
- The political fallout has sparked public debate, with some calling for broader accountability, including potential scrutiny of President Ruto's actions.
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