The Kenyan Senate has voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on five out of 11 charges, leading to his removal from office. Gachagua, who has fallen out with President Ruto, was unable to attend the proceedings due to illness. His absence caused a brief disruption in the Senate session, as his lawyer revealed he had been hospitalized with chest pains. Despite efforts to adjourn the hearing, the Senate proceeded with the vote, marking the first removal of a deputy president in Kenya’s history under the revised 2010 constitution. Many Kenyans see the impeachment as politically motivated, following anti-tax protests and allegations of government corruption. The process has raised concerns about a potential backlash against President Ruto. Gachagua has dismissed the impeachment as a political attack based on false accusations. President Ruto has not commented on the situation. The ongoing hearings have brought intense scrutiny on Gachagua’s finances and could have repercussions in the political landscape of Kenya. The impeachment vote against Gachagua in both the lower and upper houses reflects a significant political development in the country.
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