- Sacked deputy president Rigathi Gachagua was admitted to The Karen hospital on Thursday, October 17
- This happened after he developed chest pains during his lunch break on the day of his impeachment trial in the Senate
- The Senate gave its decision on his impeachment case despite being hospitalized
Former vice president Rigathi Gachagua he is still recovering healthily, three days after being admitted to The Karen hospital.
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Gachagua complained of chest pain at the height of his impeachment trial in the Senate, which led to him being rushed to hospital for treatment.
How is the condition of Rigathi Gachagua in the hospital?
On Thursday, October 17, the chief cardiologist at Karen Hospital, Dan Gikonyo, said that Gachagua will remain in the hospital for 48 to 72 hours for close monitoring of his health condition.
Gikonyo further hinted that the deputy president had shown symptoms of takotsubo disease, but the fact that he does not smoke will make it easier to control the condition.
“He came in with chest pains, and our first concern was if it was heart related. Ours was to make sure, as an adult, you don't have a heart attack,” said Gikonyo while standing beside Gachagua's two sons.
How is Gachagua doing now?
According to a Citizen TV report, doctors attending to him have limited access to his ward, as he is in a condition that requires a lot of rest.
Governor of Pain Kahiga Mutahi who visited Gachagua reported that he is recovering and his condition is stable. However, he had little time to talk to her due to her condition.
However, the high security that was previously in the hospital has been reduced following his impeachment by the Senate.
Has the government started stripping Gachagua of the dignity of the Deputy President?
At the same time, Gachagua's plight is increasing as the government begins to withdraw the privileges he received when he was the deputy president of Kenya.
According to reliable sources, Gachagua's security detail has been drastically reduced, leaving him with only basic protection.
The former vice president was also expected to leave his official residence in Karen following the majority vote of the Senate to remove him from office.
Furthermore, the Senate has published through the official government gazette the dismissal of Gachagua, and announced that the office of the deputy president is vacant.
What you need to know about Gachagua's removal from office
- Gachagua's number game fell apart after his allies from Mount Kenya supported his removal from the office of the deputy president.
- About 108 employees from the office of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua are facing the risk of losing their jobs after being sent on compulsory leave.
- Kuria pointed out that most of the staff of the office are from former vice president Rigathi Gachagua's Mathira area, raising questions about unfair appointments.
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