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Africa

Kenya’s Parliament Votes to Impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

today9 October, 2024

Background

Kenya’s parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges of self-enrichment and inciting ethnic hatred, according to the chamber’s speaker, Moses Wetang’ula as reported by Reuters. The vote saw 281 members—more than two-thirds of the National Assembly—supporting the motion, which will now proceed to the Senate for consideration.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen