Africa

Kenya’s Senate Begins Impeachment Hearings for Deputy President Gachagua

today17 October, 2024

Background

Kenya’s senate commenced impeachment hearings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday, following a court ruling that deemed the proceedings constitutional according to indication by Reuters reports. The National Assembly voted last week to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges, including corruption, undermining the government, and inciting ethnic hatred. Gachagua has denied all allegations.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen