Tononoka residents in Mombasa reject Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's planned impeachment during a public participation forum on October 4, 2024. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled explosive claims of bribery and intimidation in a fresh lawsuit filed in court as he fights to block his impeachment by the Senate. In a comprehensive 57-page petition lodged in the High Court, Gachagua paints a troubling picture of a political system rife with corruption, coercion, and manipulation. At the heart of his petition are accusations of bribery and manipulation within the National Assembly during his impeachment process. Further, Gachagua contends that the public participation data purportedly gathered by the National Assembly to support his impeachment was doctored.

Source: Standard Digital October 12, 2024 22:53 UTC