From left: Lawyers Muthomi Thiankolu, Peter Wanyama, Paul Nyamodi, James Orengo and Eric Gumbo during Senate impeachment trial against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on October 16, 2024. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua raided the bank accounts of his late brother former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua and used the funds acquired to buy various properties, the Senate heard Wednesday. Counsel for the Deputy President Elisha Ongoya rebutted Orengo’s claims stating that the Deputy President needed to be treated with common decency. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi rejected the plea arguing that there was no evidence tabled to prove that Orengo was involved in gainful employment. Kingi dismissed the request thereby allowing fresh evidence against Gachagua.

Source: Daily Nation October 17, 2024 12:08 UTC