Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s absence in the Senate has sparked attention amid ongoing discussions regarding his impeachment.
Reports indicate that Gachagua, through his legal team led by Paul Muite, has filed a court case in an effort to stop the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment hearings.
He argues that the charges brought against him were based on unsupported allegations and that the National Assembly did not conduct adequate public participation before the vote.
His lawyers are pushing for a court ruling to block the Senate trial, scheduled for the upcoming week.
Despite these legal moves, the Senate is preparing to hear his case in a plenary session after a motion to form a special committee was rejected.
Gachagua has been directed to submit his defense before the trial, where the Senate will decide on his fate.
This impeachment, which has gained widespread public interest, is highly unprecedented for a Deputy President in Kenya.
The situation remains tense as Gachagua seeks legal remedies while the Senate gears up for a high-stakes hearing.
