A motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been officially lodged in the National Assembly, citing gross violations of the Constitution, misconduct, and corruption.
The motion, filed under Articles 145 and 150 of the Constitution, presents five key allegations that could see Gachagua removed from office if supported by the required parliamentary majority.
Key Allegations Against the Deputy President
The impeachment motion accuses Gachagua of violating multiple constitutional provisions, including Article 10 on National Values and Principles of Governance.
His public utterances have been described as "inciteful, reckless, inflammatory," allegedly promoting ethnic division. The Deputy President is also accused of corruption, having unlawfully acquired properties worth over Kshs 5.7 billion, including Tree Tops Hotel, Outspan Hotel, and Vipingo Beach Resort.
The properties are reportedly owned through his sons and close family members.
In addition to constitutional breaches, Gachagua faces accusations of violating several national and international laws, including the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the Leadership and Integrity Act.
He is also accused of gross misconduct for public attacks on High Court Judge Esther Maina and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service, as well as insubordination by contradicting the President's policy statements.
Upon receiving the motion, the Clerk of the National Assembly will review its admissibility, with at least 117 members required to support the motion for it to proceed.
If successful, the Speaker of the National Assembly will notify the Senate, which must convene within seven days to hear the charges. If two-thirds of Senators back the motion, Deputy President Gachagua will be removed from office.
The nation now waits to see if Parliament will act on this potentially historic motion.