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The bench assigned to hear petitions related to Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment as Deputy President and the appointment of Kithure Kindiki as his successor has refused to recuse itself. Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Dr. Freda Mugambi rejected the recusal request in a ruling on Friday, following a prior dismissal …

In a significant legal move, city lawyer Lempaa Suiyanka has filed a lawsuit against the government following its decision to place 108 employees from the office of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on compulsory leave. Suiyanka, alongside the African Centre for Peace and Human Rights, argues that the action lacks …

Security has been increased at constituency offices on the second day of public participation regarding Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment motion. This follows disruptions caused by unruly groups during the sessions held on Friday. The decision to bolster security came after a Kerugoya court mandated that the public participation be …

The impeachment motion against Deputy President William Ruto will be shared across all 47 counties on Friday to encourage public participation ahead of its review in Parliament. Speaker Moses Wetangula announced that the House will take a break from 12 PM to 2 PM on Wednesday to outline the details …

Lawmakers from the Mt. Kenya region are urging President William Ruto to step in regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, asserting that his approval is essential for the process. These leaders, led by Muranga Senator Joe Nyutu, are committed to rejecting the impeachment motion and are advocating for …

Members of the National Assembly supporting the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have urged Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to bolster their security as the process begins. This historic and high-stakes political move has raised concerns about the safety of the 291 MPs who have signed in …

The National Assembly has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday of next week to address impeachment charges against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaker Moses Wetangula announced that Gachagua may either represent himself or appoint a legal representative for the session. Before the hearing, the Assembly will conduct public consultations from all …

Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to introduce an ouster motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua today, Tuesday, at 2:30 PM in the National Assembly. Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah confirmed that the impeachment motion will be presented to the House. For the motion to pass, it needs …

A third attempt to halt the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has failed, as a three-judge bench in the High Court’s Constitutional Division declined to issue interim orders. This follows the unsuccessful efforts of former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Cleophas Malalah and the civil society group Sheria …

Francis Atwoli, Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his contradictory statements about President William Ruto, who is currently in the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Atwoli argued that Gachagua is exploiting Ruto’s absence to engage in …