Kenyan Deputy President's Future Hinges on Impeachment Trial

Sat Jul 12 2025 03:58:22 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Kenyan Deputy President's Future Hinges on Impeachment Trial

Culminating tensions in Kenyan politics as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces Senate trial.


Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is at the center of a high-stakes political drama as his impeachment trial unfolds in the Senate. Accused of 11 charges including corruption and inciting ethnic divisions, Gachagua denies all allegations. The trial, which could see him permanently ousted from office, highlights deep political rifts, particularly his fallout with President Ruto. As the Senate deliberates, Kenya watches closely amidst ongoing national economic struggles.

Kenya's political landscape reaches a pivotal moment as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces an impeachment trial that could determine his future in office. Initiated by an overwhelming National Assembly vote, the trial in the Senate constitutes the final step in potentially removing Gachagua, who faces allegations spanning corruption, inciting ethnic tensions, and undermining government efforts. This political drama follows Gachagua's significant fallout with President William Ruto, who has notably remained silent on the accusations.

With proceedings starting, both prosecutors and Gachagua's team prepare to present their cases over the two-day path towards a decisive vote. Analysts foresee a likelihood of the impeachment being upheld, with a significant number of ruling and opposition party senators expected to support the motion. Evidence and witness testimonies will be scrutinized, setting the stage for Senate's critical discussion and vote scheduled for Thursday night. For the impeachment to pass, a majority of two-thirds of the Senate's 67 members need to concur, an event that would bar Gachagua from holding any public office in the future.

Despite numerous attempts to halt the impeachment through legal means, Gachagua has faced setbacks in judicial rulings that allow the Senate to adhere to its constitutional responsibility. As evidence mounts against him, including accusations of amassing assets worth 5.2 billion Kenyan shillings through corrupt practices, Gachagua has defended his integrity by attributing his wealth to family inheritance and business acumen.

This case echoes wider unrest within Kenya as socio-economic challenges, marked by high living costs and tax-related protests, remain prevalent concerns for the populace. The palpable tension mirrors the previous upheaval seen in June protests against tax hikes, further deepening the discord between the nation's president and his embattled deputy. As the nation braces for the trial's outcome, the interplay between politics and everyday hardships continues to capture the attention of Kenyans and observers alike.

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