In the aftermath of Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment as Kenya’s Deputy President, a new directive has been issued affecting 108 officers in his office.
These officers, including those in Job Groups T and U and those on supernumerary contracts, have been instructed to proceed on compulsory leave.
The directive was issued by Patrick Mwangi, the Principal Administrative Secretary, as part of the office’s administrative restructuring following Gachagua’s removal from office.
This decision marks a significant shift in the operations of the Deputy President’s office as it adjusts to the changes brought by Gachagua’s impeachment.
The impeachment itself was a contentious process, with 281 members of the National Assembly voting in favor of Gachagua’s removal.
He was accused of several offenses, including undermining the President, acquiring assets through corruption, and making unilateral public statements that contradicted government policies.
Despite efforts to contest the motion, Gachagua’s political career took a severe hit when the Senate upheld his impeachment.
His removal has set a historic precedent in Kenya, as Gachagua became the first Deputy President to be impeached under the country’s 2010 constitution.
As the political landscape shifts, the fate of the Deputy President’s office remains uncertain. With the officers now on leave, the office is undergoing a period of significant administrative change.
Gachagua’s impeachment and the subsequent developments have left a vacuum in the country’s leadership, and it remains to be seen how this situation will affect future governance and the nation’s stability.
