- The Constitution of Kenya states that impeachment proceedings can only begin after at least 117 members of parliament agree
- On Thursday evening, September 26, reports said that 242 MPs approved the motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
- The reasons for Gachagua's removal are, among other things, violation of the constitution, violation of the law, extreme misconduct and abuse of office
Nairobi – The move to fire the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is planned.
Source: UGC
Reliable sources explained that 242 MPs signed in support of the motion.
The motion to impeach the deputy president must be supported by at least one-third of the parliamentarians (117) so that the official process can begin.
Capital FM reports that Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa was charged with presenting the motion.
How Gachagua will be removed from office
The motion, if granted, must clearly state the grounds for impeachment, such as violations of the constitution or other laws, crimes against national or international law, and gross misconduct.
Barasa will have to accompany it with sufficient evidence, including an affidavit, to prove the allegations against Gachagua.
If the Speaker is satisfied that the demands have been met, he will approve the discussion of the motion and vote in the consultation session.
If two-thirds of the members (233 out of 349) support the motion in a majority vote, the motion will be sent to the Senate.
Gachagua, however, will have the means, such as the Supreme Court, to challenge the dismissal of the charges.
The vice president is accused of, among other things, violation of the constitution, violation of the law, gross misconduct, and abuse of office.
What is Gachagua's request to Ruto?
Recently, in his request to the President William RutoGachagua reminded him of the oath he gave when they entered office after the 2022 vote.
He recalled that Ruto promised not to allow him (Gachagua) to be humiliated, as was the case during the administration of the former president Uhuru Kenyatta when the current president was humiliated.
While things were going on, Gachagua seemed to fear the problems that beset his leadership period, while begging the president not to allow his removal from power.
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