Kenya’s Senate Begins Impeachment Hearings for Deputy President Gachagua

Kenya’s Senate Begins Impeachment Hearings for Deputy President Gachagua

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.

October 17, 2024 3

Africa

Kenya’s Courts Allow Senate Vote on Deputy President Gachagua’s Impeachment

On Tuesday, Kenya's courts refused to halt this week's Senate vote regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Reuters indicates. This follows last week's parliamentary decision to impeach Gachagua over allegations of stirring ethnic hatred, embezzlement, and undermining the government. The Senate is set to debate his potential removal from office on Wednesday and Thursday. Despite several legal challenges, the impeachment process continues unabated.

October 16, 2024 9

World

US Republicans Accuse Biden of “Impeachable Conduct” But Impeachment Vote Unlikely

The US Republican Party has released a new report in which it claims President Joseph Biden has engaged in what it calls "impeachable conduct". Despite that, Congress is unlikely to hold an impeachment vote without enough support for it to succeed in the House. Here with the report, is Mitch McCann:

August 20, 2024 13