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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Thousands of Eldoret residents have gathered at the Eldoret Sports Club for a celebration marking the town’s elevation to city status. President William Ruto is set to oversee the event, where he will officially present the city charter to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii. Attendees are undergoing security checks before …
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Moses Kuria, the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, has rejected suggestions of tension between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachaagua. During an appearance on Citizen TV’s ‘The Explainer’ show on Tuesday evening, Kuria dismissed speculation about a potential fallout between the country’s top two leaders, insisting that they maintain …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says he will push for the adoption of the one-man-one-shilling formula to ensure equity and fairness in allocation of funds to counties. The Deputy President said the formula is critical for development in Mt Kenya region, adding he was a leading proponent of the formula. …
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present at a service held to honor the victims of the Mai Mahiu floods. The ceremony took place at Mor Gas Grounds in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru. ALSO READ: Court Rejects Wa Iria’s Bid to Halt Ksh.562M Graft Case Accompanying Gachagua at the memorial service was Nakuru …
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