The Kenyan Senate is currently holding hearings regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
This process was initiated after the National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of his removal, with 282 MPs supporting the motion.
The Senate now takes up the case, and its role is to review the charges and decide whether to uphold or dismiss the impeachment.
The Senate, led by Speaker Amason Kingi, has opted to hold a plenary hearing rather than forming a special investigative committee.
This means all Senators will directly participate in the impeachment process, scheduled to take place over two days—October 16 and 17, 2024.
Both the Deputy President and the National Assembly have been invited to present their cases, with Gachagua having the right to defend himself during the proceedings.
For Gachagua to be removed from office, a two-thirds majority (45 out of 67 Senators) must vote in favor of his impeachment.
The charges and final outcome could have significant political implications, given the high threshold required to oust a sitting Deputy President in Kenya.
This impeachment process is being closely watched, with its outcome likely to impact both Gachagua’s political future and the broader political landscape in Kenya.
