Update: The Senate has concluded debate on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment motion. Should the Senate uphold the impeachment, at least two-thirds of the 67-member House must vote in favour, which is 45 senators. The National Assembly voted to impeach DP Gachagua last Tuesday, on 11 charges which included corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred. At the trial’s opening on Wednesday, Mr Gachagua stood in the Senate chamber as each charge was read aloud, to which he pleaded not guilty. Should the Senate uphold the impeachment, at least two-thirds of the 67-member House must vote in favour of the motion.

Source: Daily Nation October 18, 2024 06:10 UTC