Kenya's Deputy President Faces Impeachment Vote in Senate

Rigathi Gachagua denies charges of corruption and inciting unrest as the Senate deliberates his potential ouster.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pleaded not guilty to 11 charges, including corruption and inciting ethnic divisions, during the Senate impeachment proceedings.
The National Assembly voted overwhelmingly to impeach Gachagua, and the Senate requires a two-thirds majority to finalize his removal.
The impeachment process has highlighted tensions between Gachagua and President William Ruto, who has not publicly commented on the proceedings.
Gachagua's legal attempts to halt the impeachment process have been rejected by the courts, allowing the Senate to proceed with the debate.
If impeached, Gachagua would be the first sitting deputy president removed from office in Kenya, and he plans to challenge the decision in court if it occurs.