Rigathi Gachagua: 281 MPs sent him home holding that he is guilty

On Tuesday, October 8, Members of the National Assembly voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
The MPs voted to approve all eleven charges filed against Gachagua, including serious violations of the constitution
In his final instructions, the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula said when the results of the vote reached two-thirds (233 votes), the Assembly resolved to remove the Deputy President

Nairobi – Members of the National Assembly have deposed the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Rigathi Gachagua during his swearing in as deputy president (left) by the National Assembly in session (right). Photo: Rigathi Gachagua/William Ruto.
Source: UGC

In a heated session held on Tuesday, October 8, lawmakers voted to approve all eleven charges against the Vice President surrounded by allegations.

Despite his hopes of saving his position, Gachagua failed because the MPs of the Union of Kenya First they were able to get enough support to remove him from office.

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In his final orders, the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula said when the results of the vote reached two-thirds (233 votes), the Assembly resolved to remove the Deputy President.

The matter will be referred to the Senate, where the Speaker of the Senate will convene a seven-day meeting to investigate the charges against Gachagua.

Gachagua has become the first Deputy President to be removed in this way since the constitution Kenya of the year 2010 when it started working.

While presenting that special point, Kibwezi Member of Parliament West Mutuse Mwengi accused Gachagua of getting wealth against his low salary and breaking several laws, including the Proceeds of Crime and Money Laundering Act.

One of the reasons for removing him from power is that Gachagua was accused of disrespecting the President and the cabinet by making public statements without consultation that were against the government's policy position.

In other cases, Gachagua was alleged to have committed a crime under sections 45(1), 46, 47(a)(3), and 48(1) of the Corruption and Economic Crimes Act and sections 2, 3 , 4, and 7 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.