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.

Source: Daily Nation October 17, 2024 15:08 UTC