Rigathi Gachagua impeachment Stories

Gachagua donates Sh1 million to church amid political donation controversy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Senator Thang'wa defended the donation clarifying that Gachagua's pledge was made in good faith long before the recent controversy surrounding politic...

DP Kindiki takes over as new UDA Deputy Party Leader after Gachagua's ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2024

In its resolution, the NEC said that it found that Gachagua cannot hold the position as he stands impeached and cannot perform the duties of the Offic...

Judiciary faces allegations of e-filing sabotage in petition linked to Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

According to the petitioners, the e-filing system experienced a sudden breakdown on October 18, the same day the National Assembly voted to confirm Pr...

Kindiki's swearing-in delayed again as High Court pushes hearing to next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The court pushed the hearing regarding the lifting of conservatory orders that prevent his swearing-in to Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10 am.

Ruto challenges High Court's powers to hear Gachagua petitions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

The impeached Deputy President moved to court to block nominated deputy president Kithure Kindiki from being sworn into office.

UDA announces plans to expel Gachagua from party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar on Monday revealed that Gachagua is no longer recognised as the party's deputy leader.

"Please don't kill us!" Gachagua pleads after alleging assassination attempts on his life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 20, 2024

Gachagua alleged that there were multiple attempts on his life even before his impeachment motion.

WATCH: DP Gachagua's Senate impeachment trial
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 17, 2024

The day will culminate in a debate on the motion regarding Gachagua's proposed removal from office followed by the crucial vote that is set to determi...

Final Showdown: Gachagua to take the stand ahead of Senate vote on impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

Thursday's session will allow him to contest the 11 charges brought against him using evidence, affidavits, and witness testimonies, with Gachagua bei...

"I'm not guilty!" Gachagua denies all 11 charges against him in impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

Deputy President has been accused among other counts, persistently made statements threatening to discriminate against sections of the Kenyan populati...

National Assembly to hold special sitting Friday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The purpose of the Friday sittings as read by the Majority Whip will be to consider "priority business", including mediated Bills.

Court declines to stop DP Gachagua's Senate impeachment trial
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 16, 2024

The three judges said they are being called upon to anticipate the outcome of a process yet to be completed, adding that Gachagua’s application is pre...

WATCH: Senate impeachment hearing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 16, 2024

The DP is set for a crucial battle in the Senate as he faces 11 charges in an impeachment motion including gross violation of the Constitution, gross...

DP Gachagua's date with destiny as Senate impeachment trial begins
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The embattled DP is now looking to rally at least 23 senators to his side to counter the impeachment threat looming over him.

Gachagua granted four hours to defend self against impeachment in Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

Should Gachagua be impeached, Article 149 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 mandates that the President nominate a replacement within 14 days.

Petition filed to block swearing-in of new DP if Senate upholds Gachagua impeachment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

He further proposed that the President of Kenya file an affidavit stating whether he has any complaint against Gachagua, and that the petition be subj...

Gachagua to defend himself before Senate plenary next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

Each charge will be voted on individually, and if at least two-thirds of the Senate members vote to uphold any charge, the Deputy President will be re...

Speaker Kingi gazettes Senate sitting to hear charges against DP Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula had earlier officially communicated to the Senate the resolution on Gachagua’s ouster.

Wetang'ula officially communicates Gachagua's ouster to Senate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

Each charge will be voted on individually, and if at least two-thirds of the Senate members vote to uphold any charge, the Deputy President will be re...

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