The lawyers walked out as the trial proceeded after the Senate resolved to continue with the impeachment trial despite the absence of Gachagua, who has been taken ill. Some senators allied to the DP also walked out with the lawyers. Senators voted down the request from Gachagua’s legal team, which sought more time due to the DP’s sudden illness. However, the majority of Senators rejected the proposal, insisting the impeachment trial proceed immediately. Muite emphasised the constitutional requirement for the Senate to give the DP a chance to be heard, arguing that Gachagua’s absence was due to medical reasons beyond his control.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (FILE)The Senate has upheld the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after two days of hearing. He becomes the first deputy president to be impeached in Kenya's history. The accusations include gross violation of the constitution, undermining the President, undermining devolution, irregular acquisition of wealth, publicly attacking a judge, intimidating acting Kemsa CEO, promoting ethnicity, and insubordination to the President among other charges. This was after the embattled Deputy President failed to show up at the plenary in the afternoon and afterwards his lead lawyer Paul Mwite said he had fallen ill and was admitted at Karen Hospital. There is a team of doctors who are looking after the Deputy President.

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Senators have voted to uphold the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, drilling the final nail in the coffin of the Parliamentary phase of his ouster. The vote came after a day of drama that saw the DP skip his cross-examination at the Senate after falling sick. The Senators held a vote to decide whether to continue with the impeachment process or adjourn to Saturday October 19. On the second charge of Gross Violation of Articles 147 (1) and 152 (1) of the Constitution, 28 voted YES while 39 voted NO. On the fourth charge of Gross Violation of 160 (1) of the Constitution, 51 voted YES and 16 NO.

Earlier this week, Broadway legend and Wicked star Cynthia Erivo started a social media storm when she posted a lengthy, hyperbolic rant about how a fan-made poster for the upcoming film is “the wildest, most offensive thing I have ever seen.” Too bad she couldn’t just… let it go. After all, every Millennial musical theater enthusiast has emotionally charged sensory memories of seeing the original Wicked poster plastered all over the streets of their hometown leading up to the touring production's stop at their mid-sized city, and the film adaptation featuring Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda respectively was shaping up to be a massive hit among that demographic since before principal photography even began. When the official Wicked movie poster ended up looking more like the Tubi thumbnail for a second-rate CW show rather than the faithful recreation of a classic piece of promotional art, the vocal and active Wicked fandom reacted by sharing memes, snarky tweets and Photoshop fixes of the Universal poster on Twitter and Instagram. And, because this is the Internet, Erivo's unhinged attack on her artistically inclined fans produced the exact opposite outcome that she intended, and the furious finger-wagging has only intensified the meme campaign that will probably haunt Wicked until its premiere next month. Here are the most pop-u-lar Wicked memes we've seen so far:14131211 Advertisement Advertisement109 Advertisement Advertisement87 Advertisement Advertisement65 Advertisement Advertisement43 Advertisement Advertisement2

Wa Maina, a Kenyan mother based in the US, shared an emotional video of her son, Samuel, driving himself to work for the first time. US-Based Kenyan Mother Emotional as Son Drives Himself to Work for the First TimeSource: FacebookIn the video, Samuel confidently reverses a white sedan out of their home before speeding off and disappearing into the distance. Eldoret mama fua's proud moment as son graduates from KDFIn Eldoret, a mama fua was elated as the son she struggled to raise graduated during the KDF Pass-out. Francis Erodi was raised in a humble family by a mother who did odd jobs to put him through school. A heartwarming photo captured the memorable moment Erodi's mother attended his graduation parade and witnessed how the son made her proud.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been admitted at Karen Hospital in Nairobi, the facility has confirmed. Dr Dan Gikonyo, the owner of the facility, confirmed that the Deputy President arrived at the hospital at 3pm. "The Deputy President is here. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment hearing at the Senate in Nairobi on October 16, 2024. Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri said they had not seen Mr Gachagua following his abrupt illness.

Dr Dan Gikonyo, Senior medic at Karen Hospital speaks to the press on October 17, 2024Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is now in stable condition, a senior medic at Karen Hospital Doctor Dan Gikonyo has said. During the admission to the Hospital, the DP complained of severe chest pains. According to the Doctor, the DP will be monitored at the Hospital for close to 48 or 72 hours to rule out any issues. Earlier, the impeachment trial against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took an unexpected halt after he failed to show up during the afternoon session. Gachagua, who was in the House for the impeachment trial, was a no-show during the afternoon session, raising concerns about his whereabouts.

Tanzania has dismissed the latest Human Rights Watch report detailing various rights abuses in the country ahead of local government elections next month, saying it is exaggerated and lacks credibility. HRW on Wednesday called on Tanzanian authorities to "take urgent steps to reverse the deteriorating human rights situation in the country" ahead of the November 27 civic polls, including ending a crackdown on opposition voices and ensuring "prompt and impartial" investigations into abuses. "No country is perfect, but the human rights situation in Tanzania is not as bad as HRW is claiming. "HRW should not be claiming we are breaking laws but rather pointing out any problems with the laws that are in place. It said the "oppressive measures" mirrored the climate ahead of Tanzania's 2020 general election, "when there was a (similar) marked deterioration in freedom of expression and association and other human rights".

42-year-old Anthony Ali, of Fairfield Grove in Bradford, was driving the car – a white Volkswagen Golf. Subscribe to the News & Star today and get the latest news, sports, and entertainment delivered straight to your device. He was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine after a traffic stop at Junction 40 of the motorway, near Penrith, and is due to appear at South Cumbria Magistrates Court tomorrow (October 18). READ NEXT: Burglars smash shop window and steal phones in early morning raidA police spokesperson said the seizure forms part of Operation Alliance - their ongoing response to ‘protect the county against serious and organised crime’.

Keen Diet Coke sippers were quick to take to TikTok after discovering the limited edition cans in store. The cereal brand Shreddies have turned their limited edition raspberry and white chocolate flavour into a Tickled Pink campaign, complete with a gorgeous pink box. Diet Coke lovers were thrilled by the new rendition of the popular beverage. One simply wrote: 'Pink Diet Coke, oh my god!' One simply wrote: 'Pink Diet Coke, oh my god!'

The 31-year-old singer died after reportedly falling from the third floor of Casa Sur Palermo, a luxury hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Former One Direction star the late Liam Payne Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENTLiam Payne's erratic behaviour before tragic deathAccording to reports, the singer was acting aggressively, possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Why late Liam Payne was in ArgentinaJust days before the tragic accident, Payne had taken to social media to explain his presence in Argentina. Liam Payne's final moments: Frantic hotel call, smashed laptop, tragic fall Pulse Live KenyaFinal moments of Liam PayneIn the hours before his death, Liam uploaded several images and videos to Snapchat, where he shared details of his day with his followers. He shared light-hearted moments, speaking to his fans in what would turn out to be his final social media posts.

Palestinians walk near rubble and destroyed buildings on October 10, 2024, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Unemployment in Gaza has soared to nearly 80 per cent since the Israel-Hamas war erupted, with the devastated enclave's economy in almost total collapse, the International Labour Organisation said on Thursday. The conflict has caused "unprecedented and wide-ranging devastation on the labour market and the wider economy across the Occupied Palestinian Territory", the ILO said, referring to Gaza and the West Bank. Before the crisis, the unemployment rate in Gaza was 45.3 per cent and 14 per cent in the West Bank, according to the Geneva-based organisation. "It has fundamentally altered the socio-economic landscape of Gaza, while also severely impacting the West Bank’s economy and labour market.

And the Safehouse hideout is going to be a key part of your journey in Black Ops 6. A spokesman said: “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 takes the beloved franchise to new heights, blending fast-paced action with strategic gameplay and jaw-dropping visual storytelling. One area that has been brought back to the Black Ops franchise is Safehouse; a hub where players can regroup, strategise, and prepare for upcoming missions. Intel Desk: A sleek desk filled with scattered papers, maps, and even coded messages is where you’ll dive into the lore of Black Ops 6 . Safehouse’s Role in the Game’s StorylineOne aspect of Safehouse is how it ties into Black Ops 6 ’s overarching narrative.

On Thursday, October 17, the local newspapers reported on the fate of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following the first day of his impeachment trial at the Senate. Daily NationThe paper reported that Kenya will deploy female police officers from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to Haiti in November. Kenyan officers have been in Haiti since June, participating in joint operations with the Haiti National Police (HNP). The StandardAccording to the paper, the Senate heard Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allegedly raided the bank accounts of his late brother, former Nyeri governor Nderitu Gachagua, and used the funds acquired to buy various properties. Counsel for the deputy president, Elisha Ongoya, rebutted Orengo’s claims, stating that the deputy president needed to be treated with common decency.